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Climate change, climate variability and brucellosis.

Alfonso J Rodríguez-Morales¹

¹Research Group Infection and Immunity, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira,Risaralda, Colombia. arodriguezm@utp.edu.co

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Climate change, driven by human activity, poses a global threat impacting health. This review explores the overlooked connection between climate change and brucellosis, a significant zoonotic disease.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Public Health
Veterinary Medicine

Background:

Climate change, resulting from human activities, significantly impacts global atmospheric composition.
This global phenomenon poses substantial threats to human societies, affecting various aspects including health.
The influence of climate change on zoonotic diseases remains under-researched, with brucellosis being a notable example.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the direct and indirect evidence linking climate change and climate variability to brucellosis.
To highlight the impact of climate change on the epidemiology of zoonotic diseases.
To draw attention to the under-recognized threat of brucellosis in the context of a changing climate.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications.
Analysis of existing data on climate patterns and brucellosis incidence.
Synthesis of evidence on the relationship between environmental changes and disease transmission.

Main Results:

Evidence suggests climate variability and change can influence the incidence and spread of brucellosis.
Environmental factors affected by climate change may alter the distribution and behavior of reservoir animals.
Socioeconomic factors, exacerbated by climate change, can also play a role in brucellosis transmission.

Conclusions:

Climate change and variability represent a significant, yet often ignored, factor in the epidemiology of brucellosis.
Further research is needed to fully understand and mitigate the impact of climate change on zoonotic diseases like brucellosis.
Integrating climate change considerations into public health strategies is crucial for managing brucellosis risks.