India, Aug. 9 -- Every monsoon season is followed by the lingering fear of waterborne and mosquito-borne infections. The rising humidity in the air and stagnant waters act as the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes, leading to several infections including malaria and dengue. The dengue scare is severe every year, and the infections can get worse if precautions are not taken immediately. Also read | Dengue hemorrhagic fever: Doctor shares warning signs of this severe form of dengue; know prevention tips

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vikas Vashisth, internal medicine, Silverstreak Multispeciality Hospital said, "Aedes aegypti mosquito, active early morning and late afternoon, breeds in clean, stagnant water," indicating that mo...