The spatial dynamics of dengue virus in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue is endemic to the rural province of Kamphaeng Phet, Northern Thailand. A decade of prospective cohort studies has provided important insights into the dengue viruses and their generated disease. However, as elsewhere, spatial dynamics of the pathogen remain poorly understood. In particular, the spatial scale of transmission and the scale of clustering are poorly characterized. This information is critical for effective deployment of spatially targeted interventions and for understanding the mechanisms that drive the dispersal of the virus.

Methodology/principal findings

We geocoded the home locations of 4,768 confirmed dengue cases admitted to the main hospital in Kamphaeng Phet province between 1994 and 2008. We used the phi clustering statistic to charact

SUBMITTER: Bhoomiboonchoo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4161352 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature