Estimating front-wave velocity of infectious diseases: a simple, efficient method applied to bluetongue

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Understanding the spatial dynamics of an infectious disease is critical when attempting to predict where and how fast the disease will spread. We illustrate an approach using a trend-surface analysis (TSA) model combined with a spatial error simultaneous autoregr...

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Main Authors: Pioz Maryline, Guis Hélène, Calavas Didier, Durand Benoît, Abrial David, Ducrot Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryresearch.org/content/42/1/60