write an article on sanitation problem during rainy season
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When the skies let loose after such a long spell of dry season such as the country has been experiencing, we are exhilarated. Indeed, rain is good. But like our ancestors were wont to do, we have to prepare for the rains in every manner possible and not leave any loopholes that the weather can exploit to turn the joy into misery. Centuries ago, people would thatch their roofs, prepare the garn and clear the compound.
Water Borne: Cholera, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Diarrhoea
Vector-borne: Malaria, dengue, haemorrhagic fever
Due to exposure to water/rain: Hypothermia, Respiratory tract infections, Leptospirosis
Due to exposure to water/rain: Hypothermia, Respiratory tract infections, Leptospirosis
Sudden Drop in temperature may influence one's health especially of those who are allergic to cold or asthmatics.
Viral respiratory tract infections are on the rise as we tend to get wet very often which again leads to bacterial infection.
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that can occur in humans. High risk factors include close association with animals and dirty water.
Diarrhoea results from viral infections, bacterial infections, or parasitic infestations. These pathogens typically reach the large intestine after entering orally, through ingestion of contaminated food or water, oral contact with contaminated objects or hands, and so on. It can be managed by maintaining fluids by using oral rehydration therapy. If this treatment cannot be adequately maintained due to vomiting or the profuseness of diarrhea, hospital admission may be required for intravenous fluid replacement. In severe cases it can lead to shock (low blood pressure), kidney failure.