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Atlantic climate variability enables the prediction of leishmaniasis outbreaks in North Africa

Climate variability in the Atlantic Ocean can help predict cutaneous leishmaniasis outbreaks in North Africa several months in advance.

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A new study finds that variability in Atlantic Ocean climate can be used to forecast cutaneous leishmaniasis outbreaks in North Africa several months before they occur. The research was conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in collaboration with the Pasteur Institutes of Tunisia, Morocco and France. The findings suggest that monitoring Atlantic climate patterns may provide an early‑warning tool for health authorities in the region.

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