Researchers report that the Zika virus epidemic of 2015-2016, which spread rapidly from South America to Mexico, Florida, and Puerto Rico, was aided by ______ and by______.

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El Niño and higher temperatures both contributed to the rapid spread of the Zika virus epidemic of 2015-2016. El Niño can lead to increased rainfall and warmer temperatures, which are favorable conditions for mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes are the primary vectors for the Zika virus, thus these conditions can facilitate the spread of the virus.

Researchers Report That the Zika Virus Epidemic of 2015-2016, Which