VBD: building a simple model for Zika

#zika #compartmental models

This practical aims to illustrate the basics of vector borne disease (VBD) modelling using R, with an emphasis on how the methods work. We will use a basic model for an arboviral infection as an example. In this practical we will begin by gaining some understanding of the components which contribute to $R_0$ and how potential interventions influence transmission. Later in the practical you will construct a model of Zika transmission to look at the effects of several parameters. ...

VBD: Construyendo un modelo simple para Zika

#zika #compartmental models #Spanish

El objetivo de esta práctica es presentar los conceptos básicos del modelado de Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vectores o VBD (por sus siglas en inglés Vector Borne Disease) mediante el uso del programa R, con énfasis en el funcionamiento de los métodos; utilizando como ejemplo un modelo básico de infección por arbovirus. En esta práctica, se comenzará por comprender los componentes que contribuyen a $R_0$ y cómo las posibles intervenciones influyen en la transmisión. ...

Compartmental model, example for Ebola

#modelling #ebola #compartmental models

This short lecture gives a primer in building compartmental models. It covers various aspects around epidemiological modelling such as flow diagrams, writing ordinary differential equations and reproduction number. The example of the dynamics of Ebola is used. Slides PDF slides (click the image below) PPTX slides (click the image below) About this document Contributors Pierre Nouvellet: initial version Contributions are welcome via pull requests. ...

Ebola: building few models for Ebola

#ebola #compartmental models

This practical aims to illustrate the basics of Ebola modelling using R, with an emphasis on how the method works. We will start with a basic model for Ebola. We will then illustrate how to account for an evolving context, e.g. implementation of control measures. Finally, we will explore basic principle of model fitting. Core Concepts From the previous lecture, we will further develop these concepts: Compartmental models Flow diagrams and writing down a model Natural history of Ebola Control strategies Introduction to model fitting Required packages install. ...