Describe the connection between the climate change associated with an El Niño and the transmission of diseases. Explain whether the article is correct in its reporting of the various disease epidemics that occur in response to an El Niño.

a. There is no connection between El Niño and disease transmission.

b. El Niño causes disease epidemics globally.

c. El Niño creates conditions favoring disease transmission in certain regions.

d. El Niño has a negligible impact on disease transmission.