Do climate changes alter the distribution and transmission of malaria? Evidence assessment and recommendations for future studies

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...

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Main Authors: Wilsandrei Cella, Djane Clarys Baia-da-Silva, Gisely Cardoso de Melo, Wanderli Pedro Tadei, Vanderson de Souza Sampaio, Paulo Pimenta, Marcus Vinicius Guimarães Lacerda, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2019-12-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Climate changes
Malaria
Infectious diseases
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822019000100251&tlng=en

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