Bayesian geostatistical analysis and prediction of Rhodesian human African trypanosomiasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The persistent spread of Rhodesian human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) in Uganda in recent years has increased concerns of a potential overlap with the Gambian form of the disease. Recent research has aimed to increase the evidence base for targeting control measures by focusing on the environmental and climatic factors that control the spatial distribution of the disease.

Objectives

One recent study used simple logistic regression methods to explore the relationship between prevalence of Rhodesian HAT and several social, environmental and climatic variables in two of the most recently affected districts of Uganda, and suggested the disease had spread into the study area due to the movement of infected, untreated livestock. Here we extend this study to account for

SUBMITTER: Wardrop NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3006141 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature