Exploring the interplay between climate change and schistosomiasis transmission dynamics.

ABSTRACT: Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms, poses a major public health challenge in economically disadvantaged regions, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Climate factors, such as temperature and rainfall patterns, play a crucial role in the transmission dynamics of the disease. This study presents a deterministic model that aims to evaluate the temporal and seasonal transmission dynamics of schistosomiasis by examining the influence of temperature and rainfall over time. Equilibrium states are examined to ascertain their existence and stability employing the center manifold theory, while the basic reproduction number is calculated using the next-generation technique. To validate the model's applicability, demographic and climatological data from Uganda, Kenya,

SUBMITTER: Tabo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10805680 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature