Associations between ecological diversity and rodent plague circulation in Yunnan Province, China, 1983-2020: A data-informed modelling study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following its resurgence in 1982, rodent plague has been linked to a wide range of circulation risks in Yunnan Province. The most serious public health concern associated with effective plague control is determining how various ecological variables influence the differential risk of transmission.

Methods

We investigated the population dynamics of the hosts and vectors using large-scale epidemiological surveillance data. In a seasonal eco-epidemiological model, we evaluated the impact of ecological conditions on the vectored flea index (VFI) to determine the rate of plague transmission.

Results

The findings revealed a changing species composition in natural foci over time. Additionally, shifting distributional ranges of species by elevation may be vital in m

SUBMITTER: Li R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10287002 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature