A proposed framework for the development and qualitative evaluation of West Nile virus models and their application to local public health decision-making
West Nile virus (WNV) is a globally distributed mosquito-borne virus of great public health
concern. The number of WNV human cases and mosquito infection patterns vary in space …
concern. The number of WNV human cases and mosquito infection patterns vary in space …
Evaluation of an open forecasting challenge to assess skill of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease prediction
KM Holcomb, S Mathis, JE Staples, M Fischer… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness
in the continental USA. WNV occurrence has high spatiotemporal variation, and current …
in the continental USA. WNV occurrence has high spatiotemporal variation, and current …
Integrated forecasts based on public health surveillance and meteorological data predict West Nile virus in a high-risk region of North America
MC Wimberly, JK Davis, MB Hildreth… - Environmental Health …, 2022 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: West Nile virus (WNV), a global arbovirus, is the most prevalent mosquito-
transmitted infection in the United States. Forecasts of WNV risk during the upcoming …
transmitted infection in the United States. Forecasts of WNV risk during the upcoming …
Exploring the role of temperature and other environmental factors in West Nile virus incidence and prediction in California counties from 2017–2022 using a zero …
N Parker - PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2024 - journals.plos.org
West Nile virus (WNV) is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States,
resulting in hundreds of reported cases yearly in California alone. The transmission cycle …
resulting in hundreds of reported cases yearly in California alone. The transmission cycle …
Investigating the impact of environmental factors on West Nile virus human case prediction in Ontario, Canada
L Albrecht, KA Kaufeld - Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
West Nile virus is the most common mosquito borne disease in North America and the
leading cause of viral encephalitis. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted between birds …
leading cause of viral encephalitis. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted between birds …
A spatially resolved and environmentally informed forecast model of West Nile virus in Coachella Valley, California
West Nile virus (WNV) is the most significant arbovirus in the United States in terms of both
morbidity and mortality. West Nile exists in a complex transmission cycle between avian …
morbidity and mortality. West Nile exists in a complex transmission cycle between avian …
Modelling the effects of climate and climate change on transmission of vector-borne disease
Mathematical and statistical models are critical tools for both understanding how climate can
influence patterns of vector-borne disease transmission, and predicting how climate change …
influence patterns of vector-borne disease transmission, and predicting how climate change …
Two-step light gradient boosted model to identify human west nile virus infection risk factor in Chicago
West Nile virus (WNV), a flavivirus transmitted by mosquito bites, causes primarily mild
symptoms but can also be fatal. Therefore, predicting and controlling the spread of West Nile …
symptoms but can also be fatal. Therefore, predicting and controlling the spread of West Nile …
Multi-Year Comparison of Community-and Species-Level West Nile Virus Antibody Prevalence in Birds from Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois, 2005–2016
West Nile virus (WNV) is prevalent in the United States but shows considerable variation in
transmission intensity. The purpose of this study was to compare patterns of WNV …
transmission intensity. The purpose of this study was to compare patterns of WNV …
Statistical tools for West Nile virus disease analysis
MJ Ward, M Sorek-Hamer, KK Vemuri… - West Nile Virus: Methods …, 2022 - Springer
West Nile virus (WNV) is the most widespread arbovirus in the world and endemic to much
of the United States. Its range continues to expand as land use patterns change, creating …
of the United States. Its range continues to expand as land use patterns change, creating …