Climate change can influence the spread of waterborne fungal diseases in several ways. As temperatures rise due to climate change, it can create more favorable conditions for the growth and survival of fungi in water sources. This can lead to increased proliferation of fungal spores in water bodies. Additionally, changes in precipitation patterns and extreme weather events caused by climate change can result in flooding or water stagnation, providing ideal conditions for fungi to thrive and spread. Furthermore, alterations in water quality and availability due to climate change can impact the ecology of aquatic environments, potentially leading to the emergence of new fungal diseases or the spread of existing ones to new regions.
