| Literature DB >> 25843378 |
Michael G Buhnerkempe1, Mick G Roberts2, Andrew P Dobson3, Hans Heesterbeek4, Peter J Hudson5, James O Lloyd-Smith6.
Abstract
Many disease systems exhibit complexities not captured by current theoretical and empirical work. In particular, systems with multiple host species and multiple infectious agents (i.e., multi-host, multi-agent systems) require novel methods to extend the wealth of knowledge acquired studying primarily single-host, single-agent systems. We outline eight challenges in multi-host, multi-agent systems that could substantively increase our knowledge of the drivers and broader ecosystem effects of infectious disease dynamics.Entities:
Keywords: Community ecology; Food webs; Maintenance; Multiple hosts; Multiple pathogens
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25843378 PMCID: PMC4437722 DOI: 10.1016/j.epidem.2014.10.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Epidemics ISSN: 1878-0067 Impact factor: 4.396