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Common infectious diseases often seen in the summer months

  • First Step Doctor
  • Jul 31, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 10

Common infectious diseases often seen in the summer months include foodborne infections, respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, and skin infections. During this period, there is an increased risk of bacteria and viruses spreading, so it is important to pay attention to hygiene practices. Additionally, measures such as storing food in fresh and hygienic conditions, ensuring clean water sources, and regularly washing hands can help prevent these types of illnesses.Common infectious diseases during summer and ways to protect against them are provided. The most frequent infectious diseases during summer include:



1. Acute gastroenteritis: Diarrheal diseases transmitted through water and food consumption in areas where safe drinking water is not accessible.



2. Adenovirus infections: Common in children, these infections affect the eyes, respiratory tract, and intestines. Especially in warm days keep away from the sick individuals



3. Legionnaires' disease: A serious lung infection transmitted through the respiratory tract, often spread from environmental sources through inhalation of water droplets.


4. Diseases transmitted by insect bites and stings: Illnesses such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Lyme disease, Q fever transmitted by ticks, as well as malaria and Zika virus disease transmitted by mosquitoes, are also prevalent during summer months.


Preventive methods include adhering to hygienic eating habits, consuming clean drinking water, and avoiding contact with infected individuals. Additionally;

Keep away from the crowded pool and see.

Prefer the swim in early inthe morning or evening times in quite places

Eat fresh fruits after washing them thoroughly

Drink plenty of water

Pay attention to your personal hygiene

Avoid perishable and open-air foods


Please fell free to contact us in case of any health problem or if need any assistance.

Enjoy your holiday




 
 
 

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