Dynamic models of infectious diseases. Volume 2, Non vector-borne diseases /

Dynamic models of infectious diseases. Volume 2, Non vector-borne diseases /

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Imprint:	New York, NY : Springer, c2013.
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 259 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Communicable diseases -- Epidemiology -- Mathematical models. HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Contagious MEDICAL / Infectious Diseases HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine MEDICAL / Diseases MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine MEDICAL / Internal Medicine Communicable diseases -- Epidemiology -- Mathematical models. Communicable Diseases -- transmission. Communicable Diseases -- epidemiology. Models, Theoretical. Computer Simulation. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9900332

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Varying Form of Title:	Non vector-borne diseases
Other authors / contributors:	Sree Hari Rao, Vadrevu, editor of compilation. Durvasula, Ravi, editor of compilation.
ISBN:	9781461492245 (electronic bk.) 1461492246 (electronic bk.) 9781461492238
Notes:	Includes index.
Summary:	Though great advances in public health are witnessed world over in recent years, infectious diseases, besides insect vector-borne infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Control of the epidemics caused by the non-vector borne diseases such as tuberculosis, avian influenza (H5N1), and cryptococcus gattii, have left a very little hope in the past. The advancement of research in science and technology has paved way for the development of new tools and methodologies to fight against these diseases. In particular, intelligent technology and machine-learning based methodologies have rendered useful in developing more accurate predictive tools for the early diagnosis of these diseases. In all these endeavors the main focus is the understanding that the process of transmission of an infectious disease is nonlinear (not necessarily linear) and dynamical in character. This concept compels the appropriate quantification of the vital parameters that govern these dynamics. This book is ideal for a general science and engineering audience requiring an in-depth exposure to current issues, ideas, methods, and models. The topics discussed serve as a useful reference to clinical experts, health scientists, public health administrators, medical practioners, and senior undergraduate and graduate students in applied mathematics, biology, bioinformatics, and epidemiology, medicine and health sciences.