Climatic factors drive global viral respiratory infections with regional heterogeneity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Key Points
Viral respiratory infections are significantly influenced by climatic factors—specifically temperature variations.
Pathogen-specific sensitivities reveal important distinctions in how different viruses react to climate changes.
Observational analysis covering multiple regions uncovers distinct patterns in viral respiratory infections driven by climate.
Findings emphasize the need for targeted climate-based intervention strategies to mitigate viral infections.
Abstract
This analysis identified climate-sensitive VRIs with temperature as key predictor, pathogen-specific sensitivities, and distinct regional patterns, informing targeted climate-based intervention strategies.