Project Description

Infectious Diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms, like bacteria, viruses, and parasites, that can spread from one person to another. They often result in symptoms and can lead to outbreaks or pandemics.

Connection to Climate Change: Climate change can influence the distribution of infectious diseases by altering temperature and precipitation patterns, expanding the habitat of disease vectors (e.g., mosquitoes), and affecting the availability of clean water and sanitation. These changes can exacerbate the spread of diseases, making it important to address climate-related health impacts.