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Implications of climate change (global warming) for the healthcare system.

What is known and Objective: Temperature-sensitive pathogenic species and their vectors and hosts are emerging in previously colder regions as a consequence of several factors, including global warming. As a result, an increasing number of people will be exposed to pathogens against which they have...

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Published in:Journal of Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics Vol. 37; no. 5; pp. 502 - 505
Main Authors: Raffa, R. B., Eltoukhy, N. S., Raffa, K. F.
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Oct2012
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          Raffa, R. B.
          Eltoukhy, N. S.
          Raffa, K. F.
        affil: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA
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          Greenhouse Effect
          Health Care Industry
          Cryptococcosis
          Disease Outbreaks
          Bacterial Infections
          Virus Diseases
      ab: What is known and Objective: Temperature-sensitive pathogenic species and their vectors and hosts are emerging in previously colder regions as a consequence of several factors, including global warming. As a result, an increasing number of people will be exposed to pathogens against which they have not previously needed defences. We illustrate this with a specific example of recent emergence of Cryptococcus gattii infections in more temperate climates. Comment: The outbreaks in more temperate climates of the highly virulent--but usually tropically restricted-- C. gattii is illustrative of an anticipated growing challenge for the healthcare system. There is a need for preparedness by healthcare professionals in anticipation and for management of such outbreaks, including other infections whose recent increased prevalence in temperate climates can be at least partly associated with global warming. What is new and Conclusion: (Re)emergence of temperature-sensitive pathogenic species in more temperate climates will present new challenges for healthcare systems. Preparation for outbreaks should precede their occurrence.
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