Monsoon Diseases & it's Prevention.pptx

It is on prevention of Monsoon Diseases

1. Monsoon Diseases & It’s Prevention Dr. Niraj Pandit, HOD & Professor Department of Community Medicine SBKS MI&RC, SVDU PIPARIA Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

2. Objectives of session Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

3. Understanding of change of environment Change in temperature and humidity – Dry heat to wet humid heat More growth and survival of germs – best weather for germs More contamination – high chance of contamination of resources Poor sanitary barrier -Transmission of all germs through food, air, water, hands, flies, mosquitoes, etc. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

4. Water Collections Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

5. Polluted water pools Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

6. Man-made water collections Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

7. R resources contamination and opportunity for growth Humidity is key requirement for any organism to grow Water contamination Surface which is contaminated mix with drinking water Land pollution Mixing of sewage drainage with drinking water Poor hygiene Repeated movement in rain leads to poor hygiene – opportunity for germs Sudden drop of temperature Host poor immunity due to poor adjustment Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

8. Understanding concept of Agent – Host – Environment Triad Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

9. Understanding Host It refers to the human who can get the disease – Means WE Do you know who is healthy host? Am I healthy host? Need to understand the criteria of healthy host. A variety of factors intrinsic to the host, sometimes called risk factors, can influence an individual’s exposure, susceptibility, or response to a causative agent. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

10. Just 5 min test to know ourselves I request participants to join this small survey and answer https://forms.gle/DmUH52xQQPeMnsVS9 The link is available in Chat box please click and participate This is healthy host search and awareness Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

11. Who is Healthy Host? Simple life like Weight as per age and height Optimum Sleep Balance Diet Adequate work as per required Daily Exercise Daily Yog Not much stress (work or family) Balance life with positive attitude Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

12. Agent of Monsoon Diseases Water born diseases – Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis-A, Typhoid, Cholera, food poisoning etc Vector born diseases – Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, JE, Leptospirosis and many more Viral infections – Common cold, influenzas, viral fever etc Fungal infections – Humid body parts particularly the axilla and groin area have fungal infection Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

13. Environment for Monsoon diseases It refers to extrinsic factors that affect the agent’s survival and the opportunity for exposure. Environmental factors include physical factors such as geology and climate, biologic factors such as insects that transmit the agent, and socioeconomic factors such as crowding, sanitation, and the availability of health services. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

14. Influenza (Cold and Flu) Most commonly occurring health sickness, Highly contagious disease, Symptoms involve runny or stuffy nose, body ache, throat irritation and soreness and fever, It’s always advisable to consult a physician and get the required medicines prescribed for getting cured from the infection. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

15. Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are quite common during the monsoon season, and the high humidity helps in the growth of disease causing bacteria, The general symptoms of gastroenteritis are stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Fever can develop and one may feel sense of malaise and weakness through the course of the illness, It is very important that we keep ourself hydrated at all times and bland diet is recommended such as rice, curds, fruits such as banana, apple. Rice kanji water or coconut water is also good line of treatment for hydration, ORS is generally recommended Course of treatment is mainly to prevent dehydration, control fever. Antibiotics are prescribed after evaluation of the condition of the patient. Anti-protozoal can also be prescribed accordingly. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

16. Hepatitis A It is a highly contagious liver infection, Waterborne viral infection generally caused by contaminated drinking water or food with the stool of someone with the virus, it can spread through flies, Eating fruits, vegetables, or other foods that were contaminated during handling can cause spread of infection, Symptoms include, Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin, dark urine), stomach pain, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Fever, Diarrhea and Fatigue. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

17. Dengue It is spread by what's known as the tiger mosquito (Aedes Aegypti), which has black and white stripes and typically bites early in the morning or at dawn, Symptoms of dengue fever include severe joint and muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, headache, fever, exhaustion, and rash, Complication of dengue fever is called Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). It is a specific syndrome that tends to affect children under 10 years of age. This complication of dengue causes abdominal pain, haemorrhage (bleeding), and circulatory collapse (shock). Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

18. Malaria It is spread by bite of Female Anopheles mosquito, Most deaths are caused by P. falciparum and is the most dangerous type of malaria also known as cerebral malaria. Other forms of malaria are P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae, Characterized by fever, body ache, chills, and sweating. If untreated, it can lead to complications like jaundice, severe anemia or even liver and kidney failure, It is treated with anti-malarial medications successfully, Maximum cases of Malarial Fever are seen in monsoons, Symptoms range from mild to severe, like fever with chills, headache, jaundice, severe exhaustion, and fluctuating state of consciousness. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

19. Viral Fever Any fever due to virus is termed as VIRAL, Sudden weather change often causes viral fever characterized by fatigue, chills, body aches and fever, The illness is contagious and spreads through infection droplets in the air or by coming into physical contact with infected secretions, General duration of a viral fever lasts from 3 to 7 days, with the severity of the fever being the highest in the first three days, The general treatment includes using OTC drugs in consultation with the doctor like antihistamines, decongestants and antipyretic drugs are usually recommended, Viral diseases are generally self-limiting and generally do not need antibiotics unless there is a secondary infection. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

20. Prevention and Control of Monsoon Diseases Your action can Prevent you to get Monsoon Diseases One must drink only clean water and use boiled water or water purifiers. One should change their hand towels after a day's use. One should cover their mouth and nose with a handkerchief while coughing or sneezing. Use mosquito repellents and nets (dengue transmitting mosquitoes usually bite during day time; either early morning or late evening). Avoid eating out and consume as much fresh food as possible. Drink warm water every two hours and carry home-boiled water while travelling. Avoid visiting crowded places such as theatres or exhibitions. Use hand sanitizers while travelling. Cover our nose while travelling on a bike/while seated next to the window in a bus or train. Avoid getting wet in the rain. Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

21. How to improve Host Immunity Is it possible to strengthen one’s Immunity? Yes Just look at the tool https://forms.gle/KCuwpP7dcyCA64JB9 Click on tool and assess your immunity Do regular assessment of your immunity and if you have less score improve with change in life style to get best help Healthy life style is best answer Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

22. When to Visit Doctor? There are various home remedy for few symptoms But not for all. You can try home remedy for a day or mild symptoms Serious and intolerable symptoms one needs to visit doctor immediately without delay Hope you have family physician – Take help of family physician first No need to go consultant directly Your family physician is knowing you best rather Consultant doctor Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention

23. Thank You Enjoy Monsoon with Precautions If any query ask or write [email protected] Acknowledgement – Thank you to IOHA, Vadodara – Dr. Milan Thakar and Team Dr. Sandipkumar Thakkar and Hero MotCorp Ltd My Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Few material I took form internet and citied them Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti who helped to prepare PPT Dr. Niraj Pandit-Monsoon Disease Prevention