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Coupled Heterogeneities and Their Impact on Parasite Transmission and Control
- Source :
- Trends in parasitology, vol 32, iss 5
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- eScholarship, University of California, 2016.
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Abstract
- Most host-parasite systems exhibit remarkable heterogeneity in the contribution to transmission of certain individuals, locations, host infectious states, or parasite strains. While significant advancements have been made in the understanding of the impact of transmission heterogeneity in epidemic dynamics and parasite persistence and evolution, the knowledge base of the factors contributing to transmission heterogeneity is limited. We argue that research efforts should move beyond considering the impact of single sources of heterogeneity and account for complex couplings between conditions with potential synergistic impacts on parasite transmission. Using theoretical approaches and empirical evidence from various host-parasite systems, we investigate the ecological and epidemiological significance of couplings between heterogeneities and discuss their potential role in transmission dynamics and the impact of control.
- Subjects :
- superspreader
vector-borne pathogen
transmission heterogeneity
Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Prevention
Mycology & Parasitology
Dengue Virus
Biological Sciences
dengue
Medical and Health Sciences
Host-Parasite Interactions
Infectious Diseases
Good Health and Well Being
risk heterogeneity
within-host dynamics
Parasitic Diseases
Animals
Humans
2.2 Factors relating to the physical environment
Parasites
Aetiology
Infection
Subjects
Details
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Trends in parasitology, vol 32, iss 5
- Accession number :
- edsair.od.......325..047b3905c4402aa7c9ce069ad9105fb7