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Challenges in predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium transmission potential

McCreesh, Nicky; Booth, Mark

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Authors

Nicky McCreesh

Mark Booth



Abstract

Climate change will inevitably influence both the distribution of Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium and the incidence of schistosomiasis in areas where it is currently endemic, and impact on the feasibility of schistosomiasis control and elimination goals. There are several limitations of current models of climate and schistosome transmission, and substantial gaps in empirical data that impair model development. In this review we consider how temperature, precipitation, heat waves, drought, and flooding could impact on snail and schistosome population dynamics. We discuss how widely used degree day models of schistosome development may not be accurate at lower temperatures, and highlight the need for further research to improve our understanding of the relationship between air and water temperature and schistosome and snail development.

Citation

McCreesh, N., & Booth, M. (2013). Challenges in predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium transmission potential. Trends in Parasitology, 29(11), 548-555. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2013.08.007

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Nov 1, 2013
Deposit Date Feb 4, 2014
Publicly Available Date Oct 2, 2015
Journal Trends in Parasitology
Print ISSN 1471-4922
Publisher Cell Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 29
Issue 11
Pages 548-555
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2013.08.007
Keywords Schistosomiasis, Climate change, Dynamic modelling, Statistical modelling, Snail ecology.

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