Monsoon Fevers - The Lessons to be Learnt

Abstract

Kerala is lashed by two monsoons the South West Monsoon in June, July, August and September followed by the North East Monsoon which is active in October, November and December. The monsoon season brings along with copious rain (an average precipitation of over 100 cms), a flurry of febrile illnesses that affect all age groups especially the very young, the very old and the compromised sections. These illnesses are caused by a variety of reasons and the major cause could vary with each year.