Udupi district is experiencing a surge in infectious diseases due to unusual weather patterns, with temperatures fluctuating between 30°C and 35°C during the monsoon season. The erratic weather, marked by frequent rain showers followed by intense heat, is causing exhaustion among residents and contributing to various illnesses.
Common ailments reported include cold, cough, fever, dengue, leptospirosis, H1N1, and diarrhoea. The recovery from these illnesses is slow, causing concern among patients. Dr. Nagratna, District Health Survey Officer, advised residents to prevent water stagnation and avoid mosquito-breeding areas such as forests and dense vegetation. She also recommended cleaning hands and feet with clean cloths after water contact to prevent fungal infections.
While malaria cases have declined, with only six reported since January, other diseases are being actively monitored. Health officials are conducting door-to-door visits and larval surveys to control disease spread. COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly, with only four reported. The district has seen 4,428 cases of diarrhoea, 266 cases of cholera, 74 cases of hepatitis, 27 cases of typhoid, 343 cases of dengue, 12 cases of chickenpox, 193 cases of leptospirosis, and 107 cases of H1N1 this year.
Dr. I.P. Gadad, District Health Officer, urged residents to maintain cleanliness and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms appear, stressing that the changing weather could heighten disease transmission risks.
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