Mathematical Models for Neglected Tropical Diseases: Essential Tools for Control and Elimination, Part B

This respected outlet for detailed and comprehensive reviews on mathematical modeling is written by experts that cover all aspects of parasitology

Roy M Anderson (Volume editor), Maria Gloria Basanez (Volume editor)

9780128099711

Hardback, published 13 October 2016

434 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.8 cm, 0.59 kg

Mathematic Modelling: Improving the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Interventions, Part B, the latest volume in the Advances in Parasitology series contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in the field of mathematic modeling and its implementation within parasitology.

1. Mathematical Modelling of Trachoma Transmission, Control and Elimination A. Pinsent, I.M. Blake, M.-G. Basáñez and M. Gambhir 2. Progress in the Mathematical Modelling of Visceral Leishmaniasis K.S. Rock, R.J. Quinnell, G.F. Medley and O. Courtenay 3. Soil Transmitted Helminths: Mathematical Models of Transmission, the Impact of Mass Drug Administration and Transmission Elimination Criteria J.E. Truscott, H.C. Turner, S.H. Farrell and R.M. Anderson 4. Studies of the Transmission Dynamics, Mathematical Model Development, and the Control of Schistosome Parasites By Mass Drug Administration in Human Communities R.M. Anderson, H.C. Turner, S.H. Farrell and J.E. Truscott 5. River Blindness: Mathematical Models for Control and Elimination M.-G. Basáñez, M. Walker, H.C. Turner, L.E. Coffeng, S.J. de Vlas and W.A. Stolk 6. The Role of More Sensitive Helminth Diagnostics on Mass Drug Administration Campaigns: Elimination and Health Impacts G.F. Medley, H.C. Turner, R.F. Baggaley, C. Holland and T.D. Hollingsworth 7. Lessons Learned from Developing an Eradication Investment Case for Lymphatic Filariasis R.J. Kastner, C.M. Stone, P. Steinmann, M. Tanner and F. Tediosi

Subject Areas: Applied mathematics [PBW], Medical parasitology [MMFP], Medical bioinformatics [MBF]