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Climate Change => Climate Change => Topic started by: Masked Man on January 31, 2026, 03:53:30 pm

Title: The Global Threat of Pathogens in a Warming World
Post by: Masked Man on January 31, 2026, 03:53:30 pm

SUMMARY:
"As global temperatures rise, the melting of permafrost and glaciers is unleashing long-dormant microorganisms, viruses, and pathogens, posing significant risks to human health. The 2026 Nipah virus outbreak in India underscores how ecological changes, coupled with climate impacts, can exacerbate the spread of infectious diseases. Here's an in-depth breakdown of the risks and actionable strategies to mitigate them"

LINK:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/global-threat-pathogens-warming-world-%E6%9D%B0-%E9%82%93-xmclc

SIDE-NOTE:
On The Different Strains Of Nipah Virus: "The Bangladesh strain (NiV-B) is distinct from the Malaysian strain (NiV-M), often presenting with higher fatality rates (up to 75%–100%) and severe respiratory distress, whereas NiV-M (approx. 39%–50% mortality) primarily causes encephalitic disease.

Misidentifying NiV-B as NiV-M may lead to underestimating mortality risk and ignoring the higher potential for human-to-human transmission associated with NiV-B""