Modeling the distribution of Culex tritaeniorhynchus to predict Japanese encephalitis distribution in the Republic of Korea

Modeling the distribution of Culex tritaeniorhynchus to predict Japanese encephalitis distribution in the Republic of Korea

Over 35,000 cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) are reported worldwide each year. <em>Culex tritaeniorhynchus</em> is the primary vector of the JE virus, while wading birds are natural reservoirs and swine amplifying hosts. As part of a JE risk analysis, the ecological niche modeling pro...

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Main Authors: Penny Masuoka, Terry A. Klein, Heung-Chul Kim, David M. Claborn, Nicole Achee, Richard Andre, Judith Chamberlin, Jennifer Small, Assaf Anyamba, Dong-Kyu Lee, Suk H. Yi, Michael Sardelis, Young-Ran Ju, John Grieco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-11-01
Series:Geospatial Health
Subjects:
Culex tritaeniorhynchus, geographical distribution, ecological niche modeling, Japanese encephalitis virus, Republic of Korea.
Online Access:http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/186

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