"Researchers predict that climate change will lead to enhanced 'spillover' of rodent-borne viruses, potentially triggering outbreaks that threaten to reach 'millions' of people across South America."
"Infection from these viruses causes severe hemorrhagic fevers with high hospitalization rates, and fatality rates can range from five to 30 percent."
"The warming climate is producing dramatic changes in the ranges of disease-spreading animals, which is closely connected to the impact of rodent-borne diseases."
"Previous research has shown that factors such as temperature and precipitation significantly affect the risk of rodent-borne diseases like Lassa fever and hantavirus."
A recent study warns that climate change will enhance the spillover of rodent-borne viruses, such as hantavirus and arenaviruses, into new areas. Rising global temperatures and shifting rodent populations could trigger outbreaks that threaten millions in South America. Currently, over 20 British passengers are trapped on a cruise ship infected with hantavirus, resulting in three deaths. The study emphasizes that as climate warms, the risk of similar outbreaks will increase, with severe health impacts linked to these diseases.
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