According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)’s report, the city has recorded most gastroenteritis cases compared to other monsoon-related illness in June.
Mumbai has reported 1,744 cases, however, there have been no deaths due to monsoon illness in the city so far, as per monsoon report released by civic body on Monday, July 3.
Meanwhile, in May this year, 1,264 gastroenteritis cases were recorded, stated reports. Just like last year, this year too more gastroenteritis cases are reported in June month.
The report also indicates a significant rise in other monsoon illnesses. It includes diseases like malaria and upper respiratory infections. Private hospitals have also reported a surge in dengue and respiratory cases.
The report further informed that 90 cases of swine flu, 353 dengue cases and 141 hepatitis cases were recorded last month in the city.
According to reports, children aged 5 to 15 are the most affected, possibly due to increased outdoor activities and the reopening of schools.
Besides this, 66 leptospirosis cases were reported in May and 97 cases in the month of June.