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Warmer weather linked to increased Salmonella outbreaks
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Warmer weather linked to increased Salmonella outbreaksScience

Warmer weather linked to increased Salmonella outbreaks

Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are increasing the risk of Salmonella outbreaks, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Summary: The study,…
SourceSourceJanuary 29, 2025 Full article
El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São Paulo
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El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São Paulo

The warming waters of the Pacific Ocean bring far-reaching consequences, but few are as immediate as the rise in mosquito infestations linked to dengue, chikungunya,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024 Full article
Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread
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Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spreadScience

Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread

Understanding how quickly viruses spread through populations is essential for combating infectious disease outbreaks. A study led by Simon Dellicour of the University of Brussels…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify
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Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify

As global climate challenges escalate, calls for increased investment in climate services for health are gaining momentum. At the recent World Health Summit in Berlin,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024 Full article
Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate change
Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate changeScience

Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate change

By Brown University Outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which causes fever and rash in young children, typically occur in the summer months.…
SourceSourceAugust 6, 2024 Full article