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Noor Zehra Shabbir
Noor Zehra Shabbir

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Rise in skin diseases, as the torrential flood water recedes is a state of humanitari...
Syed Usman Ali
Noor Zehra Shabbir

Syed Usman Ali

and 3 more

January 11, 2023
Pakistan is experiencing its worst humanitarian crisis due to widespread flooding. Our study explains the different kinds of skin diseases which are spreading due to contaminated floodwater and the need for immediate control measures, which are essential for survival in these catastrophic crises. The public authorities should look into this matter seriously. The development of dams is an ideal way to overcome the detrimental effects of flooding in the future. Public authorities should provide financial assistance and resources during the monsoon seasons and beyond. An increase in networking at the public level can help mitigate floods and the loss of irreplaceable lives. Timely implementation of preventive measures should be done which can minimize the transmission of diseases, especially in areas that are more prone to flooding. Usage of environment control, personal protective equipment should be emphasized.Crowded places with infectious individuals must be avoided. Awareness programs, education, and personal hygiene of the community should be prioritized. This would help reduce the spread of diseases arising from stagnant floodwater and control the situation to some extent.
Escalated fungal spores and its consequences on asthma: the aftermath of recent torre...
Noor Zehra Shabbir
Tanisha Rahim

Noor Zehra Shabbir

and 5 more

January 04, 2023
The increase in asthma cases in Pakistan after the flood of 2022 has confirmed that the condition is a serious public health hazard. The production of fungus spores on moist surfaces and in humid environments is a significant factor in asthma onset. In this study, we discuss the distinctive seasonality and mechanism of fungal spore occurrence in Pakistan. Epidemic areas are those that are characterized by intermittent outbreaks, are close to local rivers, or have humid environments that are conducive to the formation of molds and fungus spores. Heavy rain promotes the interaction between contaminated water and human activity, which can lead to an increase in sporogenesis which is directly linked to a number of asthmatic patients. We studied the association between exposure to pluvial floodwater, production of fungal spores, and its impact on the respiratory condition “Asthma”

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