Impact of Climate Change on Parasitic Diseases and Host Dynamics

This exam investigates the influences of climate change on parasitic diseases and host dynamics. Emphasis is placed on how shifting environmental conditions may alter parasite life cycles and transmission patterns.

Understanding the impact of climate change on parasitic infections is crucial for public health policy and future predictive modeling of disease risk. Changes in climate can lead to the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases.

Students will be assessed on their ability to verbally analyze the relationship between environmental changes and alterations in parasite behavior and host susceptibility. They should articulate the implications of these dynamics for health outcomes.

Candidates should be prepared to cite specific examples from current research that document how climate changes have affected parasitic diseases and discuss potential future scenarios.