During the summer in Mexico, high temperatures and moisture increase favor the proliferation of infectious diseasesespecially gastrointestinal. The most common are salmonellosis, gastroenteritis and diarrhea due to bacteria or dehydration that easily spread through contaminated food or water consumption.
Heat accelerates food decomposition, which increases the risk of food poisoning, especially in places with poor cooling or poor hygiene. Children under five years and older adults They are particularly vulnerable to these infections.
Another category of frequent diseases this season are those related to the respiratory system and skin. In summer, acute respiratory infections may arise due to sudden changes in temperature between heated spaces and outside. As for the skin, heat and excessive sweating can trigger dermatitis, solar burns, acne outbreaks, as well as fungal infections.
