Publications by authors named "Mehmet Meric Tunali"
Analysis of the interrelationship between precipitation and confirmed dengue cases in the city of Recife (Brazil) covering climate and public health information.
Iuri Valerio Graciano Borges Anwar Musah Livia Marcia Mosso Dutra Merve Tunali Clarisse Lins Lima Mehmet Meric Tunali
Front Public Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Large-scale epidemics of arboviruses like dengue emphasize the importance of understanding the environmental factors that affect vector populations, particularly in urban areas.
- A study conducted in Recife, Brazil, found a correlation between rainfall and confirmed dengue cases, with higher incidences during the rainy season, though surprising outbreaks occurred during drier months.
- The research highlights the complexity of dengue dynamics, indicating that while precipitation is important, other factors such as serotype circulation and broader climate influences also play crucial roles in disease spread.
Microplastic pollution has become a global problem and it is threatening soil and water bodies around the world. In this study, i) the sole effect of 0.5 μm sized polystyrene microplastics under different concentrations (1, 5, 50, 100, and 1000 mg/L) and ii) the combined effect of the microplastic-metal combination (Cu, Zn, Mn) were investigated on the growth and chlorophyll a content of the freshwater microalgae; Chlorella vulgaris.
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