Doctors have raised an alarm about the surge of brain infections in coastal and rice belt regions of India during the rainy season. The high humidity and increased mosquito breeding in these areas lead to a surge in cases of viral encephalitis and other brain infections, affecting the most these populations, with children and the elderly being the most at risk.
A brain infection, also known as encephalitis, occurs when the brain becomes inflamed due to infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. These infections can lead to severe inflammation and damage to brain tissues, potentially causing a range of neurological symptoms. Brain infections, which are relatively rare in developed countries, remain a significant public health issue in South Asian nations like India. The incidence of brain infections spikes during the monsoon season due to favorable conditions for mosquito breeding, which are vectors for several viral infections such as dengue and Japanese encephalitis.
