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Abstract
The monsoon season significantly influences the epidemiology of bacterial infections due to environmental changes such as increased humidity, waterlogging and disrupted sanitation systems. This paper explores the common bacterial infections that surge during the monsoon, with a focus on waterborne diseases like typhoid and cholera, vector-borne infections such as leptospirosis and scrub typhus and respiratory bacterial illnesses including Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The interplay between climatic conditions and bacterial proliferation is examined, highlighting how stagnant water, poor waste management and inadequate access to clean drinking water contribute to outbreaks. Diagnostic strategies, treatment modalities and preventive measures, including vaccination and community awareness, are discussed in depth. The paper emphasizes the importance of a multi-pronged approach combining environmental interventions, public health policies and individual hygiene practices to mitigate the impact of monsoon-associated bacterial infections.
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Copyright © 2025 Dr. Aakriti Guleria. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
