Eight challenges in modelling disease ecology in multi-host, multi-agent systems

Michael G Buhnerkempe, Mick G Roberts, Andrew P Dobson, Hans Heesterbeek, Peter J Hudson, James O Lloyd-Smith

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    Abstract

    Many disease systems exhibit complexities not captured by current theoretical and empirical work. In particular, systems with multiple host species and multiple infectious agents (i.e., multi-host, multi-agent systems) require novel methods to extend the wealth of knowledge acquired studying primarily single-host, single-agent systems. We outline eight challenges in multi-host, multi-agent systems that could substantively increase our knowledge of the drivers and broader ecosystem effects of infectious disease dynamics.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)26-30
    Number of pages5
    JournalEpidemics
    Volume10
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

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