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Climate change isn't just affecting the weather—it's impacting the behavior of disease-carrying mosquitoes too. Learn more about the findings from Florida researchers in this insightful article by WFSU Public Media>> https://ow.ly/RNEI50Rv3Eb #MosquitoControl #ClimateChange #PublicHealthResearch

Global Distribution of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in a Climate Change Scenario of Regional Rivalry https://lnkd.in/gfyeDHip #mdpiinsects #mosquito #Aedes

Alert! New parasite in Oregon due to climate change? 160,000 rainbow trout were killed in Oregon, USA, when a new parasite was discovered.  Scientists have identified the parasite as belonging to the Myxidium species within the class Myxozoa. How does this new parasite infect fish? The parasite first infects an invertebrate, such as a water worm. Then, when it's in the water, it infects fish. The cycle continues when the fish shed parasite spores that infect worms again. Why is there a new parasite now? According to experts in Oregon, climate change may be the reason. The region is experiencing higher temperatures and lower water flows. These conditions are ripe for parasites such as myxozoans. How is climate change driving the spread of infectious diseases? Several vector-borne diseases are spreading beyond their endemic regions due to factors such as warmer winters, longer summers, changes in rainfall patterns, deforestation and similar issues. As a result, an article in JAMA on 20 March 2024 highlighted the importance of updating medical knowledge about infectious diseases to improve preparedness, diagnosis and treatment. References: https://lnkd.in/dg8Unz5z https://lnkd.in/d98YfWKf JAMA Insights: Infectious Diseases in a Changing Climate

How will climate change affect mosquito disease transmission? https://lnkd.in/g9ipyuvD #advicegurusite #affect #change #climate #climatechange #disease #mosquito #mosquitoes #scienceblog #transmission

Global warming is forcing animals and humans to seek out new habitats, bringing them into closer proximity and creating conditions for the spread of #zoonotic diseases. “When we talk about links between climate change and human health, the most obvious thing is extreme heat, and extreme weather events,” says Alan Dangour, Director of Climate and Health at the Wellcome Trust. “But, then, there are also these pathways between climate change and human health that are mediated by ecosystems, by nature… That link between climate change and infectious disease is very real.” https://lnkd.in/eKaqsrTf #climatechange #healthimpacts #climateaction #climatehealth

Climate change, the spread of invasive species, and the loss of biodiversity are all triggers playing an "outsized role in sparking infectious disease outbreaks worldwide," according to a recent study from Nature. Recent research paints a clear picture of how human-caused climate change can push disease-carrying mosquitoes or ticks into new areas as temperatures rise, and deforestation can expose humans to viruses circulating in once-isolated species. The climate crisis is a health crisis, but addressing these issues and protecting the globe from vaccine-preventable diseases is #HumanlyPossible. Read more here https://lnkd.in/e5JabCfj

Climate change is making parasitic diseases harder to predict due to: 1. Changing ecosystems and habitats 2. Shifts in parasite and host populations 3. Altered transmission dynamics 4. Increased vector distribution and abundance 5. Warmer temperatures and changing precipitation patterns #PredictingParasiteOutbreaks #ClimateDrivenDiseaseDynamics #ParasiteEcologyAndClimate #VectorBorneDiseasesAndClimateChange #ClimateInfluencedInfectionRisk #ParasiticDiseasesInAWarmingWorld #ClimateChangeAndPublicHealth #DiseaseEcologyAndClimate

How is climate change spreading neglected tropical diseases? For the #WorldNTD day, I spoke to Infectious disease specialists from the World Health Organization and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London and here are there insights on how global warming is pushing the spread of dengue and chikungunya to new areas. #ClimateChange #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #PublicHealth

Climate change, thermal anomalies, and the recent progression of dengue in Brazil https://lnkd.in/dfTjw4wG Climate change has massive impacts on population health. Climate change is a health emergency REAL ZERO - act now

Scientists have officially declared 2023 as the hottest year on record, marking an imminent threat to #publichealth: https://bbc.in/3HdUm8t. Warming climates are not only worsening existing #health challenges but also paving the way for the spread of vector-borne diseases like #malaria and #NTDs such as dengue fever. The impact is profound, with vulnerable populations, especially #women and #children in #Africa, bearing the heaviest burden of #climatechange. It's time to move from mere acknowledgment and take immediate and tangible #ClimateAction to safeguard the well-being of our communities.