Emergence and Transmission of Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases in Europe
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 1047
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Interests: biosafety; infectious diseases; microbiology; one health; zoonosis
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Interests: one health; parasitology; parasitic diseases; toxoplasmosis; zoonosis
Interests: veterinary sciences; parasitology; parasitic diseases; epidemiology; one health
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Dear Colleagues,
Europe is facing increasingly favorable conditions for climate-sensitive infectious diseases, posing significant health risks to vulnerable populations and certain occupational groups. About two-thirds of pathogens affecting humans and animals in Europe are climate-sensitive, leading to heightened risks of diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and West Nile fever. Vulnerability varies across regions, with Southern Europe susceptible to heat-related illnesses and Central and Eastern Europe facing increased risks from diseases like dengue and malaria.
Climate change prolongs transmission seasons and expands the distribution of disease vectors, heightening the probability of outbreaks. Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease are spreading, and warming sea waters are fostering new health threats from bacteria like Vibrio. Leishmaniasis and viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, such as chikungunya and dengue fever, are also spreading to new areas in Europe.
Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive research, improved surveillance systems, and international cooperation. Social inequalities exacerbate vulnerability, necessitating resilient healthcare systems and targeted interventions. Despite the risks, Europe lacks sufficient preparedness, highlighting the need for enhanced mitigation and adaptation efforts. By prioritizing vulnerable groups and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, Europe can effectively mitigate the health impacts of climate-change-induced infectious diseases.
Dr. Ana Cláudia Coelho
Dr. Ana Patrícia Lopes
Prof. Dr. Luís Cardoso
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate-sensitive infectious diseases
- disease transmission
- health risk
- tick-borne diseases
- vectors
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