Table of Contents
1. Leptospira bacteria
2. Skin disease
3. Transmission of dengue fever
4. Waste contamination
5. Respiratory tract infections
Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Stagnant water
rain
can be the cause of various diseases.These puddles can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and a gathering place for bacteria.
Therefore, the dangers of rainwater for health should not be underestimated.By understanding the dangers, we can be more careful with rainwater.
Quoted from the page
Health Center of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia
, puddles of dirty water around during floods can give rise to various diseases that can harm health.
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People are expected to maintain their health during the rainy season, especially those who live in flood-prone areas.
Compiled from various sources, here are the dangers of rainwater for health that you need to be aware of.
1. Leptospira bacteria
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria called leptospira.Added from the page
Ministry of Health (Kemenkes)
, leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, because it is transmitted through animals.
The main infectious animal is rats through their feces and urine.When it floods, the rats that live in holes in the ground come out and roam around, and their feces and urine mix with the flood water.
If someone has a wound and is submerged in flood water that has been mixed with rat feces containing leptospira bacteria, they have the potential to become infected.
2. Skin disease
When it floods, hygiene is not maintained properly and transmission of skin diseases can occur.Flood waters usually carry a mixture of dirt, rubbish and microorganisms.
This increases the risk of skin diseases, such as fungal infections and ringworm, which can cause a person to experience severe itching on the skin.
3. Transmission of dengue fever
The next danger of rainwater for health is the transmission of dengue fever.During the rainy season, there is a lot of rubbish, such as cans or certain containers filled with water, which causes puddles.
These puddles become breeding grounds for mosquitoes so the risk of infection also increases.
4. Waste contamination
When it floods, the availability of clean water is limited and this has the potential to cause diarrheal disease with rapid transmission.
Diarrhea can be caused by food that is contaminated or contains bacteria, viruses or parasites.
5. Respiratory tract infections
Acute respiratory infections (ARI) can also occur due to standing rainwater.The causes of ARI can be bacteria, viruses and various other microbes.
The main symptoms can include cough and fever.In severe conditions, it may be accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain, and others.
These are a number of dangers of rainwater for health that need to be considered.By knowing this, we can be more careful and maintain better cleanliness in the rainy season.
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