Low Temperatures See Winter Ailments Showing Up – MM1705
Respiratory tract infections are the most common infections worldwide, and a source of significant morbidity and a considerable economic burden to health care. Seasonal variation in the outbreaks of viral infections is a common phenomenon, with peaks often being observed during the winter months. The reasons for the higher incidence of RTIs in winter have remained controversial, and several causal factors such as changes in host physiological susceptibility, immune function, behaviour (eg, crowding) and climatic factors (temperature, relative humidity) have been suggested in this context.
Modern Medicine – May 2017
