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