When the country and the world entered the year 2024, there were many questions in people's minds. People were scared and frightened by the devastation caused by Covid in the last few years. This fear kept resurfacing throughout the year whenever the name of any new disease surfaced.
This year the world faced many new diseases. Most of these diseases were fatal, but they were not so contagious that the situation could get out of control. Among these diseases, Chandipura virus, Nipah virus and brain eating amoeba also scared the people of India a lot.
After a deadly epidemic like Corona, people have become more aware and alert than before. Health departments and governments also show more alertness than before. This is the reason why these deadly diseases have not been able to cause much harm to people. Although these diseases have not been eradicated yet, they can strike again at any time. Therefore, it is important that we understand their symptoms and prevention well.
so today 'medical certificate'I will talk about 6 deadly diseases spread in India in the year 2024. You will also learn that-
Enter the new year with awareness
In the story, we will talk one by one about the symptoms and prevention of all the 6 deadly diseases that have emerged in the year 2023, so that when we enter the new year, we become familiar with these diseases and can protect ourselves from them. Know the trick.
4 deadly diseases spread by viruses
Out of these 6 deadly diseases, 4 were spread due to viruses. The most popular disease among these was Chandipura virus.
Chandipura virus
Chandipura virus usually affects children between 9 months to 14 years. Its infection causes high fever and swelling of the brain. This disease spreads through sand flies, ticks or mosquitoes. There is no exact treatment or vaccine available yet.
What are the symptoms of Chandipura virus?
High fever, vomiting, diarrhea and headache are the initial symptoms of Chandipura virus. Its infection can also cause encephalitis. This means that due to infection the brain tissues start getting swollen or irritated. See all its symptoms in the graphic:
These are the ways to avoid Chandipura virus
nipah virus
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nipah is a zoonotic virus. It spreads in both animals and humans.
What are the symptoms of Nipah virus?
Its symptoms start appearing within 4 to 14 days of infection. First of all there is fever and headache. After this, respiratory problems like cough and difficulty in breathing may occur.
In severe cases a person may suffer from brain infection. Due to this, symptoms of swelling in the head i.e. encephalitis may emerge.
These are the measures to prevent Nipah virus
monkeypox
Monkeypox is a disease caused by a virus, like smallpox. It is also called M pox. Rashes and flu like symptoms appear in this.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
The earliest symptom of monkeypox is fever. The skin rash starts appearing about 1 to 4 days after the onset of fever. Its symptoms usually start appearing 3 to 17 days after exposure. Monkeypox symptoms usually last for 2 to 4 weeks.
These are the measures to prevent monkeypox
Oropouche
It is a viral infection, which is spread by midge or mosquito bites. Midge is a type of small insect, which does not belong to the fly or mosquito species.
What are the symptoms of Oropoch virus?
Due to infection with this virus, people may have problems like headache, muscle pain, stiffness in joints and sensitivity to light. Apart from this, problems like flu like fever along with shivering, nausea and vomiting can also occur. What kind of symptoms are usually caused by Oropoch virus, see the graphic:
These are the measures to prevent Oropoch virus
amoeba
This year several cases of brain eating amoeba were reported in South India. Due to this, many people lost their lives and people became afraid of taking bath in ponds and waterfalls.
brain eating amoeba
There is an amoeba named Naegleria fowleri. This is called brain eating amoeba. It spreads when infected water enters the nose. From there this amoeba enters the brain and makes the brain cells completely dead. People infected with this die in 97% of the cases.
What are the symptoms of brain eating amoeba?
Its initial symptoms are not very direct and obvious. Initially there is headache and fever. Over time, symptoms such as vomiting, fainting and seizures may appear. See the graphic:
Take these measures to avoid brain eating amoeba
bacteria
Cases of flesh eating bacteria scared the whole world.
STSS i.e. Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
This is a rare health condition caused by the toxin-producing bacterial group streptococcal. This bacteria starts eating our flesh and very soon damages the body organs.
What are the symptoms of flesh eating bacteria?
There are many types of toxic shock syndrome. Symptoms may change as the bacteria in it change. Streptococcal is also a bacterial group. What kind of symptoms are seen due to infection, see the graphic below:
These are the ways to avoid streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
Graphics Source: NavJivanIndia | VaskarAssets
