Mathematical modeling of Zika virus

Mathematical modeling of Zika virus

*Corresponding author: Ebenezer Bonyah, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kumasi Polytechnic, Kumasi, Ghana. Tel: +233 2433 57651 E-mail: [email protected] Foundation Project: Supported by the Government of Ghana Annual University Lecturers Research Grant (Grant No. 02/2016). The journal implements double-blind peer review practiced by specially invited international editorial board mem...

Mathematical modelling of zika virus in Brazil

In this paper we study some deterministic mathematical models that seek to explain the expansion of zika virus, as a viral epidemic, using published data for Brazil. SIR type models are proposed and validated using the epidemic data found, considering several aspects in the spread of the disease. Finally, we confirmed that the crucial epidemic parameter such as R0 is consistent with those previ...

Dynamics of Zika virus outbreaks: an overview of mathematical modeling approaches

Background The Zika virus was first discovered in 1947. It was neglected until a major outbreak occurred on Yap Island, Micronesia, in 2007. Teratogenic effects resulting in microcephaly in newborn infants is the greatest public health threat. In 2016, the Zika virus epidemic was declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Consequently, mathematical models were const...

Modeling Zika Virus Infection in Pregnancy.

Is Iran threatened by Zika virus?

Zika virus is an Arbovirus identified first time in 1947 in Uganda. Zika epidemic is a threat far greater than the Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization has urged Asian countries to be vigilant about the risk of spreading Zika virus and preventive measures to control it. In Iran, 64 species of mosquitoes from Culicidea family have been reported three of which belong to the Aedes genus, ...