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
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Online Access:http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/186