Mumbai Logs Over 1300 Cases of Dengue, Leptospirosis And Malaria; Signs And Prevention Tips To Follow

Over 1,300 cases of dengue, leptospirosis, and malaria reported in Mumbai. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and ways to protect yourself from monsoon diseases.

Mumbai: The Monsoon continues to pour down in many parts of India resulting in Mumbai being the epicentre of various diseases. In the last 15 days, the city has reported 694 patients with gastroenteritis, 282 cases of malaria, 166 cases of dengue, and 53 cases of swine flu. According to the Bombay Municipal Corporation(BMC), the authority has already deployed 3000 beds in suburban hospitals to tackle the outbreak. BMC also ensured the OPD service was continued from 4 PM to 6 PM to cater to and restrict the number of increasing patients.

To combat the spread and bring awareness the municipality has also launched a public awareness campaign through a short film named "Bhaag Makhar Bhaag" featuring many Marathi and Hindi film industry actors. The campaign aims to enlighten citizens about the importance of mosquito prevention measures so that diseases like dengue and malaria can be prevented. In this article, we delve deep into symptoms and effective ways to avoid these monsoon diseases. Read More!

Signs and Symptoms Of Monsoon Disease You Should Watch Out For

Dengue fever starts 5-7 days after the mosquito bite where as Malaria symptoms may take upto a month to appear. However, you should be cautious about these symptoms once they occur in the rainy season or just after monsoon.

Signs and Symptoms of Dengue, Malaria, and Leptospirosis

Dengue	Malaria	Leptospirosis
Pain in Eyes	Fever and sweat	High Fever
Abdominal Pain	Headache and Muscle aches	Jaundice
Nosebleeds	Chest Pain	Chest Pain
Nausea and Vomiting	Diarrhoea	Breathlessness
Pain in joints and muscles	Nausea	Coughing Blood
Throwing up Blood	Anaemia and Jaundice	Redness in eyes

Ways To Protect Yourself From Monsoon Disease

Monsoon-related illness can be life-threatening if not treated on time. These diseases are caused by mosquito bites, Malaria by Anopheles, and Dengue by Aedes aegypti species. So it's crucial to protect yourself from these monsoon diseases. Here are some ways you can protect yourself from rainy-season illnesses.

• Go for preventive medication.
• Wear full-sleeved clothes and shoes.
• Avoid swimming in stagnant water and water sports.
• Drink purified or fresh water.
• Remove water that has been stored for long. Use mosquito nets while sleeping.
• Keep mosquitos out of your home by filling up holes and shutting windows, especially in the evening.
• Fill the low spots around your house where there is a chance of water being stored.
• Avoid going to the places where dengue and malaria are very common.

Identifying signs and symptoms and following these tips to protect yourself from monsoon diseases.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or a doctor for more information on controlling the above health issues.