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Melioidosis on the Rise: The Impact of Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Prasanta Raghab Mohapatra1, Bijayini Behera2

  • 1Dean (Academic) and Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Corresponding Author, Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6625-2417.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|June 24, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Global warming is increasing extreme weather, leading to more melioidosis outbreaks. Understanding this link is vital for public health and climate adaptation strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Climate change impacts
  • Infectious disease epidemiology

Background:

  • Melioidosis, a bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is endemic to tropical and subtropical areas.
  • Transmission occurs via contaminated soil, water, or air, with incidence rising during extreme weather.
  • Global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the intersection of melioidosis transmission and natural disasters.
  • To highlight the impact of climate change on the geographical spread and incidence of melioidosis.
  • To emphasize the need for evidence-based understanding and integrated health strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on melioidosis epidemiology and climate change.
  • Analysis of trends in extreme weather events and their correlation with disease outbreaks.
  • Synthesis of data on environmental factors influencing Burkholderia pseudomallei survival and transmission.

Main Results:

  • Extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, are linked to increased melioidosis transmission.
  • Geographical distribution of melioidosis is expanding due to changing climate patterns and human activities.
  • Public health is significantly impacted by the rise in melioidosis incidence during and after natural disasters.

Conclusions:

  • Climate change poses a growing threat to public health by facilitating the spread of melioidosis.
  • Urgent development of evidence-based strategies is needed to mitigate melioidosis risk in a changing climate.
  • Prioritizing health, equity, and fairness in climate adaptation is essential for vulnerable populations.

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