2009

Author(s): Olson SH, Gangnon R, Elguero E, Durieux L, Guegan JF, Foley JA, Patz JA

Climate changes are altering patterns of temperature and precipitation, potentially affecting regions of malaria transmission. We show that areas of the Amazon Basin with few wetlands show a variable relationship between precipitation and malaria, while areas with extensive wetlands show a negative relationship with malaria incidence.

Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases