Changing Climate May Increase Risks from Deadly Rodent-Borne Diseases

Changing Climate May Increase Risks from Deadly Rodent-Borne Diseases

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New research indicates that changes in rainfall patterns can lead to increases in rodent populations, which in turn may cause spikes in infections. This finding highlights how climate change could have significant consequences for human health by influencing the spread of rodent-borne diseases.

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