Monsoon Dangers …
beware and Take Precaution.
Here are some monsoon diseases
that already affecting people in the city :
Leptospirosis major
cause of concern when areas get flooded:
Leptospirosis is the infection
caused by the bacterium Leptospira. It is usually spread through urine and
faeces of rats and dogs and it is especially rats when it is flooded. When rats
pass stool or urine in water and if a person happens to go through that water
and has some open wounds in the leg the chances of getting leptospirosis are
very high. Those who work in water areas and garbage collection are most
affected like Farmers, Sewer maintenance workers, sailors on rivers, waste
disposal workers. Disease is treated
with antibiotics – doxycycline or penicillin. In some cases, intravenous
antibiotics are also used. “
Signs and symptoms of
Leptospirosis
•High fever
•Intense headache
•Abdominal pain
•Chills
•Conjunctival suffusion
•Muscle aches
•Vomiting
•Jaundice
•Diarrhea
•Skin rash
Tips to prevent Leptospirosis
•Avoid walking through flooded streets because
the moment you do so the chances of getting infections are there especially if
you have any wound in your feet. If you had to walk through a flooded area,
then immediately on reaching home wash your feet with soap and water and if you
have any cuts it is better to take antibiotics.
•Cover cuts/wounds with waterproof bandages.
•Whenever you have fever especially in the
monsoon you should always approach a doctor and not ignore it considering a
regular cough and cold.
People
suffering from back pain have increased in the last five years and in the
monsoon potholes are a leading cause for the health issue. Potholes and
haphazardly placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have
become a health hazard for two-wheeler riders.
From cuts and bruises, wounds and
a visit to the emergency room to serious and chronic back and neck-related
complications and even fractures, potholes have become an imminent threat for
those on the road. jerks over bumps can
cause backaches, slip-disc and even knee related pains.
Every Drivers should exercise caution when
riding on slippery roads or potholed stretches and identify areas where road
conditions are bad and avoid the same.
Monsoons just hitting
Mumbai and hospitals are already seeing dengue cases are on the rise. Dengue
is a viral infection caused by the bite of an Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which is already infected
with the virus.
The primary symptoms of dengue
appear three to 15 days after the mosquito bite which includes — high fever,
severe headache, severe pain behind the eyes that is apparent when trying to
move the eyes, joint pain, and rashes. After the city experienced rain, the
water collected in the potholes have become the breeding ground for mosquitoes,
leading to the fear of another dengue outbreak.
Dengue Preventive Tips:
#1: Turn over empty pails and
buckets, so that they do not collect excess water.
#2:Clean out empty flower pots
and not to over water potted plants. It is advised to not have any stagnant
water around as it acts as breeding ground for the mosquitoes.
#3: Apply mosquito repellents on
all exposed areas, during the day as well as at night on a regular basis to
prevent dengue.
#4: Make sure your window and
door screens do not have any holes. If so, block those areas properly to
eliminate mosquitoes.
#6: Always sleep under a mosquito
net
#7: If you use a cooler remember
to empty out and clean the water tray regularly,
#8: Always cover your trash can
or dustbin when not in use.
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