Bunyaviruses and climate change

Elliott, R.M. (2009) Bunyaviruses and climate change. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 15(6), pp. 510-517. (doi: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2009.02849.x)

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Abstract

It is generally accepted that the planet is undergoing climatic changes, and ‘climate change’ has become the scapegoat for many catastrophes, including infectious disease outbreaks, as acknowledged by Randolph and Ergonul, who state ‘Climate change is the current ubiquitous explanation for increased incidence of infections of many sorts’ (Future Virology 2008; 3: 303–306). However, as these authors argue, this is a highly simplistic view and, indeed, there is a complex network of factors that are responsible for disease emergence and re-emergence. In this short review, the role that climate change could play in the emergence of bunyavirus disease is considered, using a few selected examples.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Elliott, Professor Richard
Authors: Elliott, R.M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Clinical Microbiology and Infection
ISSN:1198-743X
ISSN (Online):1469-0691

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