Impact of climate change on vector- and rodent-borne infectious diseases

Beermann, S., Dobler, G., Faber, M., Habedank, B., Kuhn, C., & Schmolz, E. (2023). Impact of climate change on vector- and rodent-borne infectious diseases. Journal of health monitoring, 8 (2023), Heft S3. https://doi.org/10.60810/openumwelt-2019

Zusammenfassung englisch

Background: Endemic and imported vector- and rodent-borne infectious agents can be linked to high morbidity and mortality. Therefore, vector- and rodent-borne human diseases and the effects of climate change are important public health issues. Methods: For this review, the relevant literature was identified and evaluated according to the thematic aspects and supplemented with an analysis of surveillance data for Germany. Results: Factors such as increasing temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and human behaviour may influence the epidemiology of vector- and rodent-borne infectious diseases in Germany. Conclusions: The effects of climatic changes on the spread of vector- and rodent-borne infectious diseases need to be further studied in detail and considered in the context of climate adaptation measures. Quelle: Journal of health monitoring / Robert Koch-Institut. - 8 (2023), Heft S3, page 33