The Deadliest Rainy Season Diseases in Nigeria (Excluding Cholera)
Apart from cholera, the most deadly disease during Nigeria's rainy season is malaria.
The rainy season creates ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, specifically the female Anopheles mosquito, which transmits the malaria parasite. Stagnant water in gutters, potholes, and open containers allows these mosquitoes to multiply, leading to a significant increase in malaria cases.
Malaria is a major public health concern in Nigeria, which has one of the highest numbers of malaria deaths globally. The disease is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children under five, who have weaker immunity.
Other serious and potentially deadly diseases prevalent during the rainy season include:
Typhoid Fever: This waterborne disease is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It spreads through contaminated food and water, a common problem during the rainy season when flooding can cause sewage to contaminate drinking water sources.
Lassa Fever: Although Lassa fever outbreaks typically peak during the dry season (December to March), there is an observed link between the wet season and the reproductive cycle of the Mastomys rats that carry the virus. This can lead to an increased risk of human infection as the rat population grows.
I'm Aisha shehu
Talksocialtalka News
