Dengue to hepatitis A: Doctor lists 7 diseases that become more common during monsoon

Why Viral Infections Spike Before And During Monsoon: Expert Shares Prevention Tips

As humidity rises and monsoon arrives, viral infections such as flu, dengue, chikungunya and hepatitis become more common. An infectious disease expert explains why cases increase, who is most at risk, and the simple preventive measures that can reduce seasonal illness.

Dengue to hepatitis A: Doctor lists 7 diseases that become more common during monsoon

The arrival of the monsoon may bring welcome relief from the summer heat, but it also marks the beginning of a season when several infectious diseases become more common. Waterlogging, stagnant water and increased humidity create favourable conditions for mosquitoes, bacteria and viruses to thrive. According to Dr. Meenakshi Jain, Principal Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, this is also the time when people …