Why Viral Fevers Surge After the First Monsoon Showers
• Monsoon season creates ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other vectors, increasing the risk of diseases like dengue and chikungunya.
• Rainfall can contaminate water sources, leading to waterborne diseases such as typhoid and hepatitis A, which commonly cause fever.
• Sudden changes in temperature and humidity during the monsoon can weaken our immune system, making us more susceptible to viral infections.
Viral fevers surge after monsoon showers
The first monsoon showers bring relief from the scorching heat, but they also herald the arrival of viral fevers. It's almost like a yearly ritual – the rains come, and so do the sniffles, coughs, and body aches. But why does this happen?
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