Monsoon can be genesis for the Gastroenteritis or stomach flu, can be termed as an inflammation (irritation) of the intestines.
Besides, as the monsoon is peaking up in the city, the cases related to waterborne diseases such as hepatitis A, hepatitis E, cholera are expected to rise.
Reports have stated that Mumbai has recorded around 340 cases of gastroenteritis in the first two weeks of July month.
It spreads by contact with an infected person or through contaminated food or water. Common symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting and fever. Meanwhile, in June, the city reported 543 gastroenteritis cases.
Moreover, it has come to light that there has been a surge in dengue, leptospirosis, H1N1 and gastroenteritis cases across the city in the last seven days.
Besides, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) epidemiology cell data, they have been reporting rising cases of malaria (243 cases).
As per the data provided by the civic health department, Mumbai has reported 11 cases of leptospirosis between July 1-17 compared to 12 and 4 cases which were reported in June and May respectively. Similarly, 11 cases of H1N1 in the last 17 days compared to 2 and 0 cases in June and May. However, 33 cases of Dengue, Malaria (243), and 38 cases of Hepatitis have been reported.
Officials have warned and urged citizens to take necessary precautions and not step out in water logging areas until an emergency as the cases of dengue and lepto will increase.
On the other hand, in July, 11 cases of swine flu were reported in the city, according to BMC data.
Prevention of Leptospirosis:
1. Avoid wading in stagnant rain waters
2. If exposed to stagnant rainwater, take prophylactic treatment (Doxy/ Azithromycin) as per medical advice.
3. Avoid self-medication in case of fever, consult a medical practitioner
4. For more information contact a nearby Health Post /Dispensary/ Hospital
Prevention of Dengue:
1. All precautions must be taken to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.
2. Prevent larva breeding by keeping the premises and surrounding areas clean, clearing the odd articles such as tins, thermocol boxes, coconut shells, tires, unused articles etc.
Also Read: Mumbai Rains: 21 mosquito breeding spots detected at Dadar, Matunga, Mahim, Sion railway stations
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