A multi-host agent-based model for a zoonotic, vector-borne disease. A case study on trypanosomiasis in Eastern Province, Zambia
| Authors | Alderton, S.; MacLeod, E.T.; Anderson, N.E.; Schaten, K.; Kuleszo, J.; Simuunza, M.; Welburn, S.C.; Atkinson, P.M. |
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| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Type of Publication | Journal Article |
| Journal | Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
Abstract
This paper presents a new agent-based model (ABM) for investigating T. b. rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis (rHAT) disease dynamics, produced to aid a greater understanding of disease transmission, and essential for development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
