Monsoon brings with it a multitude of waterborne illnesses, prompt diagnosis and timely treatment of which is extremely important. Communicable diseases triggered by sudden changes in the weather like the common cold, cough, malaria, dengue, diarrhoea, and pneumonia are some of the diseases which make it to the top of the list. But one of the common diseases, especially in areas prone to flooding and waterlogging is Leptospirosis.
Medical experts across the world warn about the spread of Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that spreads during the monsoon season given its impact on both health and life. A severe health problem in the coastal areas such as Mumbai, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and West Bengal, the disease is associated with both morbidity and mortality. To address the growing number of cases across, state and municipal corporations of different states issue advisories every year to prevent and control its spread.
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