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The monsoon season refreshes us from the sizzling heat of summers. But this change in weather makes a perfect environment for the growth of bacteria and viruses. The rains also cause puddles everywhere which are ideal for mosquito breeding. Fever is a very common occurrence during this season. Some of the fevers are easily treated while others can be life-threatening.

Here are 5 common causes of fever in monsoon season and tests to detect the infections causing a fever:

1. MALARIA

One of the most common monsoon-related disease, malaria, is caused by the bite of female Anopheles mosquito which breeds in stagnant water.

Type of fever

This fever is usually associated with bouts of shivering, chills, body aches and sweating. The symptoms usually appear in cycles due to the life cycle of the malarial parasite as they develop and reproduce in the human body.

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Tests

The tests recommended by WHO for malarial fever are malarial parasite detection by microscopy and rapid antigen detection test. These tests should ideally be done before the antimalarial treatment is started.

2. TYPHOID

It is a water born disease common during the monsoon season. It is transmitted by consuming contaminated food and water.

Type of fever

The fever pattern is stepwise which rises over the course of each day and drops by subsequent morning. Fever can be associated with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and headaches.

Tests

The gold standard test for typhoid fever is blood culture. Rapid Typhi IgM and Widal are the other commonly done tests.

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3. DENGUE

Dengue is a viral infection caused by the bite of female Aedes Aegypti mosquito. There are four serotypes of dengue virus.

Type of fever

sudden high-grade fever, severe headaches, pain behind the eyes, severe joint and muscle pains (hence the name ” break-bone fever”) along with a skin rash.

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Tests

The various tests which should be done for suspected dengue fever are complete blood count along with platelets. The platelet count starts dropping once the fever drops down. Therefore, regular monitoring of the platelets is necessary. NS1 dengue antigen detection and Dengue IgM are other routinely done tests.

4. CHIKUNGUNYA

It is transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes Albopictus mosquitoes. This mosquito bites during bright daylight.

Type of fever

The fever is associated with multiple features like rashes, nausea, vomiting and joint pains.

Tests

Virus isolation is the most definitive test although it takes one to two weeks for completion. Chikungunya IgM test can also be done.

5. HEPATITIS A

Caused by Hepatitis A virus, this disease is transmitted through consumption of contaminated food and water.

Type of fever

The symptoms include low-grade fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and loss of appetite.

Tests

Diagnosis is made by blood tests that detect viral antigen and Hepatitis A IgM antibodies.

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