Ross, macdonald, and a theory for the dynamics and control of mosquito-transmitted pathogens.

ABSTRACT: Ronald Ross and George Macdonald are credited with developing a mathematical model of mosquito-borne pathogen transmission. A systematic historical review suggests that several mathematicians and scientists contributed to development of the Ross-Macdonald model over a period of 70 years. Ross developed two different mathematical models, Macdonald a third, and various "Ross-Macdonald" mathematical models exist. Ross-Macdonald models are best defined by a consensus set of assumptions. The mathematical model is just one part of a theory for the dynamics and control of mosquito-transmitted pathogens that also includes epidemiological and entomological concepts and metrics for measuring transmission. All the basic elements of the theory had fallen into place by the end of the Global Malaria Era

SUBMITTER: Smith DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3320609 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature