Epidemiological models to assist the management of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Rev Sci Tech
; 30(2): 571-9, 2011 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-21961227
ABSTRACT
In recent decades, epidemiological models have been used more and more frequently as a tool for the design of programmes for the management of infectious diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza. Predictive models are used to simulate the effects of various control measures on the spread of the infection; analytical models are used to analyse data from outbreaks and experiments. A key parameter in these models is the reproduction ratio, which indicates to what degree the virus can be transmitted in the population. Parameters obtained from real data using the analytical models can be used subsequently in predictive models to evaluate control strategies or surveillance programmes. Examples of the use of these models are described in the current paper.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Virus da Influenza A Subtipo H5N1
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Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H7N7
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Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H7N1
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Influenza Aviária
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Modelos Biológicos
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article