{"id":734,"date":"2016-07-20T15:23:38","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T09:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/blog\/?p=734"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:05:44","slug":"fever-the-monsoon-enemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/blog\/fever-the-monsoon-enemy\/","title":{"rendered":"Fever, the Monsoon Enemy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Its pouring since the last two days incessantly. Every season we all eagerly await the rains but they have their own woes too, especially the different forms of fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most are normal viral fevers, doctors are advising caution and adequate rest to ensure that things don&#8217;t get out of hand. The sudden change in climate accompanied by a variation between the day and night temperatures are to blame for the multiplication of viruses, resulting in flu and respiratory infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n@media(max-width:560px){.kdah-bc-card{flex-direction:column!important;align-items:center!important;text-align:center!important;padding:28px 20px 24px!important;gap:18px!important;}.kdah-bc-card .bc-avatar{width:110px!important;height:110px!important;}.kdah-bc-card .bc-name{font-size:17px!important;white-space:normal!important;}.kdah-bc-card .bc-stats{justify-content:center!important;}.kdah-bc-card .bc-actions{justify-content:center!important;}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"kdah-bc-card\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:28px 36px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;border:1.5px solid #fff8e1;margin:32px 0;\">\n  <div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e91e8c,#9c27b0,#3f51b5,#2196f3,#00bcd4,#4caf50,#ff9800,#f44336);\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position:absolute;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff8e1;top:-70px;left:-55px;z-index:0;\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position:absolute;width:150px;height:150px;border-radius:50%;background:#f3e5f5;bottom:-60px;right:-45px;z-index:0;\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"bc-avatar\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:2;flex-shrink:0;width:130px;height:130px;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid #f57f17;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(245,127,23,0.12);\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kdahweb-static-1.kokilabenhospital.com\/kdah-2019\/product\/1667372221.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. B.A. Chaurasia\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;display:block;\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"position:relative;z-index:2;flex:1;min-width:0;\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f57f17;margin:0 0 5px;font-weight:600;\">&#9679; Author<\/p>\n    <p class=\"bc-name\" style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;color:#1a0e3d;margin:0 0 6px;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-transform:uppercase;\">Dr. B.A. Chaurasia<\/p>\n    <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff8e1;color:#e65100;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;padding:3px 12px;border-radius:50px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Internal Medicine &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Critical Care &amp; Diabetes<\/span>\n    <p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#f57f17;margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;\">Consultant, Internal Medicine &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Diabetes, Critical Care &amp; Infectious Diseases<\/p>\n    <p style=\"font-size:11px;color:#777;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.5;\">MBBS, MD Medicine, FCCCM, CCEBDM &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; KDAH Mumbai &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi<\/p>\n    <hr style=\"border:none;border-top:1.5px solid #fff8e1;margin:0 0 14px;\" \/>\n    <div class=\"bc-stats\" style=\"display:flex;gap:22px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\n      <div><div style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;color:#1a0e3d;\">10+<\/div><div style=\"font-size:10px;color:#999;margin-top:1px;\">Years Exp.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div><div style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;color:#1a0e3d;\">ECMO<\/div><div style=\"font-size:10px;color:#999;margin-top:1px;\">Expert<\/div><\/div>\n      <div><div style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;color:#1a0e3d;\">ICU<\/div><div style=\"font-size:10px;color:#999;margin-top:1px;\">Specialist<\/div><\/div>\n      <div><div style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;color:#1a0e3d;\">API<\/div><div style=\"font-size:10px;color:#999;margin-top:1px;\">Life Member<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"bc-actions\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/professionals\/bikkychaurasia.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff8e1;border:1.5px solid #ffe082;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#e65100;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;flex-shrink:0;\" rel=\"noopener\">&#128100;<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/patients\/makeanappointment.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f57f17,#e65100);color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;padding:9px 22px;border-radius:50px;text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:0.04em;white-space:nowrap;\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an Appointment<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Is Fever?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><b>Fever meaning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in clinical terms, refers to a temporary increase in body temperature, typically above 38\u00b0C (100.4\u00b0F), as a response by the immune system to infection, inflammation, or another underlying trigger. It is not a disease in itself; it is the body&#8217;s signal that something is wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mild <\/span><b>fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most common indicators of illness and, in many cases, a sign that the immune system is actively responding. However, certain <\/span><b>types of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly those persisting beyond three days, rising above 39.5\u00b0C, or accompanied by specific warning signs that require medical evaluation rather than home management.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be classified by pattern:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Continuous fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 temperature remains consistently elevated with minimal variation; seen in typhoid and pneumonia<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Remittent fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 temperature fluctuates but never returns to normal; common in infections like infective endocarditis<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Intermittent fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 temperature spikes at intervals and returns to normal in between; characteristic of malaria<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Relapsing fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 periods of normal temperature alternating with episodes of fever; associated with certain bacterial infections<br><\/span><\/span> <h2><b>Common Symptoms of Fever<\/b><\/h2> <p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Fever symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vary depending on the underlying <\/span><b>cause of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the most commonly reported signs include:<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated body temperature above 38\u00b0C<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills and shivering, particularly at the onset of <\/span><b>fever<\/b><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profuse sweating as the body attempts to lower temperature<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache and body ache<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue and generalised weakness<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration, particularly if sweating is significant<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild confusion or disorientation in cases of very high <\/span><b>fever<\/b><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In monsoon specific <\/span><b>types of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, additional <\/span><b>fever symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are clinically significant&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; include:<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash (dengue, chikungunya)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint pain and swelling (chikungunya)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe abdominal pain or vomiting (dengue, hepatitis A)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or jaundiced eyes (leptospirosis)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark urine and abdominal discomfort (hepatitis A, typhoid)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watery diarrhoea and rapid dehydration (cholera)<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">If your <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">fever symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> include any of the above, a diagnostic evaluation is necessary. A <\/span><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/departments\/clinicaldepartments\/laboratorymedicine.html\">pathology lab in Mumbai<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> can conduct targeted blood and urine tests to quickly identify the specific cause.<\/span> <h2><b>What Causes Fever?<\/b><\/h2> <span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Understanding the <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">causes of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> during monsoon goes beyond identifying a single germ. Multiple factors converge during this season to raise the risk of febrile illness:<\/span> <h3><b>Infectious Causes<\/b><\/h3> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common <\/span><b>causes of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are infections \u2014 viral, bacterial, or parasitic:<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Viral infections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 influenza, dengue, chikungunya, and other respiratory viruses spread rapidly in humid, crowded conditions<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bacterial infections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 typhoid, leptospirosis, and cholera are strongly linked to contaminated water and flood exposure<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parasitic infections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 malaria, though declining, remains a monsoon risk in certain areas<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>  <h3><b>Environmental and Seasonal Triggers<\/b><\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temperature fluctuation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the gap between warm daytime and cooler nighttime temperatures suppresses immune function and increases susceptibility<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Humidity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 creates optimal breeding conditions for mosquitoes (dengue, malaria, chikungunya) and promotes mould and fungal growth<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stagnant water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 collecting in pots, drains, tyres, and open containers,&nbsp; is the primary breeding ground for the Aedes aegypti mosquito<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Waterborne contamination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 flooding mixes drinking water sources with sewage, significantly raising the risk of cholera, hepatitis A, typhoid, and leptospirosis<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weakened immunity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 disrupted sleep, erratic eating, and extended exposure to rain and cold all contribute to immune suppression during the season<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">If you are experiencing persistent <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">fever<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> and cannot identify a clear cause, consult a <\/span><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/departments\/clinicaldepartments\/specialists\/internalmedicine.html\">general physician in Mumbai<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> for a thorough evaluation.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp; &nbsp;    Some common types of Fever:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dengue fever<\/strong><br>An acute viral infection dengue is acquired from the bite of a female Aedes aegypti mosquito at daytime. Symptoms include the sudden onset of high fever that may last from two to seven days, joint and muscle pains, skin rashes, nose bleeding, abdominal pain, and vomiting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leptospirosis<\/strong><br>This is a bacterial infection from rodents and other vermin. This is commonly transmitted through rodent bites, contaminated food and exposure to flood with urine or faeces of infected animals. Apart from open wounds, the bacteria also enters the system through the eyes, nose and mouth. Fever, muscle pain, headache and reddish eyes are some of its symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cholera<\/strong><br>A serious intestinal infection transmitted by consuming food or drinking water filled with Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium usually found in human waste. This causes watery diarrhea and vomiting, leading to severe dehydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influenza<\/strong><br>Also known as flu, it&#8217;s a viral infection affecting those with weak immune systems. This affects the respiratory system and triggers chills, fever, sore throat, runny nose, coughs and fatigue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hepatitis A<\/strong><br>An ancient disease of the liver it is known to be very infectious. This can be transmitted through food and water contaminated with faeces and urine from an infected patient. Abdominal discomfort, tiredness, dark urine and fever are few signs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typhoid<\/strong><br>An acute illness caused by Salmonellae typhi bacteria from the faecal waste of a carrier. Infected people suffer from poor appetite, headaches, diarrhea and lethargy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chikungunya fever<\/strong><br>This is caused by the same dengue virus mosquito, Aedes aegypti which bites during the day. It can cause severe, occasionally persistent, joint pain as well as fever and rashes. Specific antiviral drugs or vaccine for treatment of chikungunya fever aren&#8217;t available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp; &nbsp;Some things to take care during Fever:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To avoid infections to spread do not attend college, school or office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete rest is needed to cure with plenty of fluids, water and warm food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consuming only boiled water is a must.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch out for any unusual condition and get tested if fever persists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guard yourselves and be protected from different illnesses preventable by vaccination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If going out is necessary, wear a facemask or cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief in crowded places to avoid getting viruses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid making contact with flooded areas especially when you have an open wound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always feel free to get medical help without delay it he patient&#8217;s health deteriorates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital functions with a FULL TIME SPECIALIST SYSTEM, which ensures&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;the availability of specialists round the clock. Contact us anytime for emergencies and consultations&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;We cater to all kind of patient issues minor and major. Please visit our website for further details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\">https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Fever Medicine and Treatment Options<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><b>Fever medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> selection depends entirely on the underlying <\/span><b>cause of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Using the wrong treatment, or self prescribing antibiotics for a viral illness is ineffective and contributes to antibiotic resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>For Viral Fever<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most viral <\/span><b>types of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do not respond to antibiotics. The standard approach includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Paracetamol (acetaminophen)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the most commonly used <\/span><b>fever medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; reduces body temperature and relieves associated pain and headache<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Ibuprofen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 effective for <\/span><b>fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> management and body aches, though avoided in dengue cases due to bleeding risk<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Adequate rest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 allows the immune system to mount a full response<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Oral rehydration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 essential to replace fluids lost through sweating and reduced intake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>For Bacterial Fever<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial <\/span><b>types of fever,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as typhoid and leptospirosis, require antibiotic therapy prescribed by a physician after diagnostic confirmation. Self treatment or incomplete antibiotic courses risk serious complications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>When to See a Specialist<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If <\/span><b>fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> persists beyond three days, does not respond to standard <\/span><b>fever medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or is accompanied by rash, bleeding, severe abdominal pain, or confusion, consult an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kokilabenhospital.com\/departments\/clinicaldepartments\/specialists\/infectious-diseases.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infectious disease specialist in Mumbai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without delay. Timely blood work through a pathology lab in Mumbai is often what determines the difference between prompt recovery and a prolonged or complicated illness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Do not combine multiple fever medicines without medical advice.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paracetamol overdose, which can occur when combination cold and flu products are taken alongside standalone paracetamol, is a leading cause of liver injury.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Precautions and Prevention During Fever<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing <\/span><b>fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> well during monsoon means both treating the illness correctly and protecting      yourself and others from spread. The following precautions are relevant whether you are currently unwell or seeking to protect against becoming so.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">      <b>If You Have a Fever<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Stay home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 do not attend school, college, or the office while you have an active <\/span><b>fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; many <\/span><b>types of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are contagious through droplet or direct contact<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Rest completely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the body&#8217;s immune response works most efficiently when at rest; pushing through a <\/span><b>fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prolongs recovery<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Stay hydrated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 drink plenty of fluids, including water, oral rehydration solutions, and warm soups, to compensate for losses; dehydration worsens all <\/span><b>fever symptoms<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Drink boiled or filtered water only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 waterborne <\/span><b>causes of fever,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A, are directly linked to contaminated drinking water<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Monitor your symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 if <\/span><b>fever symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> change significantly, if temperature rises above 39.5\u00b0C, or if new symptoms appear, seek medical evaluation promptly<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Seek help early<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 do not delay medical attention if your condition deteriorates; consult a general physician in Mumbai at the earliest sign of a serious or worsening fever<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>       Preventing Monsoon Fever<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Vaccinate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where available \u2014 hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines offer effective protection against two significant monsoon <\/span><b>types of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; influenza vaccination reduces seasonal flu risk<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Wear a mask<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in crowded environments where respiratory infections spread easily<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Avoid contact with floodwater<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 especially if you have open wounds, which provide a direct entry point for bacteria causing leptospirosis<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Eliminate mosquito breeding sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 empty or cover any stagnant water around your home weekly; use mosquito repellent and sleep under nets or in rooms with screens<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Eat freshly cooked food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 avoid raw or street-prepared food during peak monsoon months when sanitation conditions are more prone to compromise<br><\/span><\/span> <h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2> <b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Fever<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> during monsoon is common, but it is not always simple. The range of <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">types of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> that peak during this season, from dengue and typhoid to leptospirosis and cholera, each has different <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">causes of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">, distinct <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">fever symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">, and requires different <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">fever medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> and management approaches. A generic approach to <\/span><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">fever<\/b><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> treatment, whether self medicating or waiting too long to seek care, carries real risk during this period.<\/span> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know your <\/span><b>fever symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understand the <\/span><b>causes of fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> common to the season, and do not hesitate to get tested and seek specialist input when the illness is not following a straightforward course.<\/span><\/p> <b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">If you or a family member has a fever that is not improving, consult our specialists at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, available round the clock for consultations and emergency care.<\/b> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Its pouring since the last two days incessantly. 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