Do climate changes alter the distribution and transmission of malaria? Evidence assessment and recommendations for future studies
Abstract Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, is considered a significant global health burden. Climate changes or different weather conditions may impact infectious diseases, specifically those transmitted by insect vectors and contaminated water. Based on the current predictions for clima...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)
2019-12-01
|
Series: | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822019000100251&tlng=en |