5 Waterborne diseases to watch out for during monsoon
Waterborne diseases and infections spread rapidly during the monsoon season due to water contamination
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Here are some of the waterborne diseases one must watch out for during the rainy season
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Cholera
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Cholera is a diarrheal illness caused due to consumption of food and water contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacteria
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Leptospirosis
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This disease is caused when one comes in direct contact with water or soil contaminated with Leptospira bacteria. It is also caused by eating or drinking contaminated food and water
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Dysentery
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Dysentery is a bacterial and parasitic ailment caused due to poor water sanitation and hygiene and having contaminated food and water
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Typhoid
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Typhoid fever is caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacteria Salmonella typhi. Avoid having street food and follow a strict personal hygiene to avoid getting infected with this bacteria
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Hepatitis-A
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Hepatitis-A is a liver infection caused when one comes in a direct contact with an infected person. It is also caused by the ingestion of contaminated food and water
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It is important to maintain proper personal hygiene and sanitation, especially during monsoon to prevent the spread of water-borne diseases
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One must also take care of food safety when cooking and may even consider getting vaccinated to fight these infections