Infectious Diseases, Health and Climate

Dear Colleagues,

Climate (i.e., the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period) strongly affects the biology of infectious diseases. Hot and cold environmental temperatures, heavy rainfalls and prolonged droughts result in conditions that either promote or impair the spread of pathogens, either directly, by providing appropriate settings, or indirectly (e.g., by increasing the ecology of the hosts of vector-borne diseases, by promoting human migrations, etc.). This Special Issue will therefore cover a wide range of topics, focusing on the interaction between the climate (not only in terms of climate change but also accounting for the physical characteristics of weather) and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. These topics include, but are not limited to, emerging infectious diseases such as Dengue, West Nile Fever, and Tick-Borne Encephalitis in continental Europe; Crimean–Congo Fever in the whole of Eurasia; the emerging occurrence of BoDV-1 encephalitis; migrants and refugees; natural catastrophes (e.g., hurricanes, floodings and droughts); travel health requirements; and preventive interventions.  Relevant original research articles (including trials), systematic or integrative reviews, and case series are welcome on the following topics: vaccine hesitancy; preventive interventions and their potential effects; a health-technology assessment of new vaccines; and preventive interventions. Some case reports of rare, emerging or re-emerging diseases (e.g., Ebola and Dengue with local transmission in non-endemic areas) may also be considered.

Dr. Matteo Riccò
Guest Editor

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• climate
• infectious diseases
• emerging infectious diseases
• vector-borne diseases
• natural disasters