Mathematical model of the life cycle of taenia-cysticercosis: transmission dynamics and chemotherapy (Part 1).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Taenia solium is the aetiological agent of human taeniasis, pig cysticercosis and human neurocysticercosis, which are serious public health problems, especially in developing countries.

Methods

A mathematical model of the transmission dynamics of taeniasis-cysticercosis is formulated. The model consists of a coupled system of differential equations, which are density-dependent equations for describing the flow of the parasite through the life cycle. The model is hybrid since it comprises deterministic equations with stochastic elements which describe changes in the mean parasite burden and incorporates the overall pattern of the parasites' distribution.

Results

Sensitivity and bifurcation analyses were carried out to determine the range of values of the mod

SUBMITTER: Jose MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6241031 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature