15 Communicable Diseases to Watch Out For During the Rainy Season

When entering the rainy season, it is important to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. There are 5 groups of diseases that are commonly seen during this season, totaling 15 diseases. These include:

1. Common infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract include acute diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, food poisoning, hepatitis.
2. The most common infectious disease group through wounds or mucous membranes is leptospirosis. or leptospirosis. The prominent symptoms are acute high fever, headache, often severe pain in the calf and thigh muscles, and red eyes.
3. Respiratory disease group Common colds include colds, influenza, strep throat, bronchitis, pneumonia or pneumonia.
4. Three major mosquito-borne diseases are:
   1. Dengue fever is primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which make up more than 80 percent of mosquitoes living in households.
   2. JE encephalitis (Japanese Encephalitis) is transmitted by mosquitoes, which often breed in water sources such as rice fields.
   3. Malaria is caused by Anopheles mosquitoes that live in the wild.
5. Conjunctivitis can be caused by a virus when dirty water is splashed into the eye.

In addition to the dangers of the rainy season, there is also the problem of foot biting caused by fungi. This is caused by long-term exposure to dirty water, which causes reddened skin and wounds with lymphatic discharge if scratched. There is also the danger of poisonous animals such as snakes, centipedes, and scorpions that have fled the water to live in the house. To be careful, it is advisable to avoid taking antipyretic drugs such as aspirin, as this can increase the risk of three serious diseases: dengue fever, influenza, and leptospirosis. Ingesting aspirin, which contains anticoagulants, can make it easier for the body to bleed and increase the risk of death.

To prevent disease during the rainy season, people should exercise regularly and wear clothes to keep their bodies warm. It is especially important for children and the elderly to take special care, as the high humidity and cold weather can lower their immunity to disease. Additionally, people should drink clean water, such as boiled water, and eat freshly cooked food with no flies. Lastly, everyone should wash their hands with soap and water before eating every time to avoid the spread of illness.

Thank you Ministry of Public Health for the information.