A multigroup model for cholera dynamics and control

作者:Posny Drew*; Modnak Chairat; Wang Jin
来源:International Journal of Biomathematics, 2016, 9(1): 1650001.
DOI:10.1142/S1793524516500017

摘要

We propose a general multigroup model for cholera dynamics that involves both direct and indirect transmission pathways and that incorporates spatial heterogeneity. Under biologically feasible conditions, we show that the basic reproduction number R-0 remains a sharp threshold for cholera dynamics in multigroup settings. We verify the analysis by numerical simulation results. We also perform an optimal control study to explore optimal vaccination strategy for cholera outbreaks.

  • 出版日期2016-1