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In an interaction with News9Live, Dr. Shrey Srivastava, General Physician at Sharda Hospital, listed the commonest monsoon infections that may occur, their symptoms and some preventive measures as well. New Delhi: Although all of North India is currently struggling with a severe heatwave with temperatures to soon touch 50 degrees, monsoons are well awaited by all.

Rain and humidity that accompany monsoon are likely to be upon us in no time, but another cause of concern is the seasonal infections that may come along. Heavy rains and floods during the monsoon can contaminate water sources, increasing the risk of infection. But what should one do when these occur? In an interaction with News9Live, Dr.



Shrey Srivastava, General Physician at Sharda Hospital, listed the commonest monsoon infections that may occur, their symptoms and some preventive measures as well. Season may increase the growth of fungal infections, rashes, and other skin infections and joint pain. Some of the symptoms of monsoon illnesses may include: Common cold and flu: flu like symptoms may develop Vector born diseases: Preventive Measures:.

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