How drought is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases

EngineeringNews newsroom brief · 3h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

From the American West to Europe, droughts are drying up rivers, fueling destructive fires and reshaping ecosystems. They are also changing the spread of infectious diseases, leading to surges in illnesses like cholera and West Nile virus around the world.

From the American West to Europe, droughts are drying up rivers, fueling destructive fires and reshaping ecosystems. They are also changing the spread of infectious diseases, leading to surges in illnesses like cholera and West Nile virus around the world. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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