Similar symptoms, climate change & testing gaps: Why monsoon illnesses are so often misdiagnosed

Monsoon illnesses like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria share overlapping initial symptoms with common viral fever, leading to frequent misdiagnosis.

Climate change and urbanization contribute to year-round breeding habitats for disease vectors, increasing the spread of vector-borne diseases.

Diagnostic infrastructure gaps, including lack of timely testing, delay detection of specific monsoon diseases.

Prompt medical care is critical for infants and children who face increased health risks during the monsoon season.