Reviewing estimates of the basic reproduction number for dengue, Zika and chikungunya across global climate zones.

CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate climate zone to be an important determinant of the basic reproduction number, R0, for dengue, Zika virus, and chikungunya. The role of other factors as determinants of R0, such as methods, environmental and social conditions, and disease control, should be further investigated. The results suggest that R0 may increase in temperate regions in response to global warming, and highlight the increasing need for strengthening preparedness and control activities.
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Source: Environmental Research - January 2, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Liu Y, Lillepold K, Semenza JC, Tozan Y, Quam MBM, Rocklöv J Tags: Environ Res Source Type: research