Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7495753 | Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology | 2018 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
We demonstrate that higher population density and shorter distances among nations with outbreaks are the dominant factors that characterize both dengue and chikungunya outbreaks. In conclusion, our analysis provides crucial insights, which can be applied to improve nations' surveillance and preparedness for future vector-borne disease epidemics.
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Authors
Gianluigi Rossi, Surendra Karki, Rebecca Lee Smith, William Marshall Brown, Marilyn O'Hara Ruiz,