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New study to inform Zika control measures

GAINESVILLE, FL – Climate variation and seasonality affect transmission and control of Zika, a study by Dr. Calistus Ngonghala (UF Mathematics, Emerging Pathogens Institute), Dr. Sadie J. Ryan (UF Geography, Emerging Pathogens Institute), and colleagues at the University of Georgia, Stanford University, and Harvard University has found. By comparing experimental Zika transmission data to annual […]

Effects of changes in temperature on Zika dynamics and control

RYAN – Effects of changes in temperature on Zika dynamics and control Article first published online: 05 MAY 20212 Journal of the Royal Society Interface DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2021.0165 ABSTRACT: When a rare pathogen emerges to cause a pandemic, it is critical to understand its dynamics and the impact of mitigation measures. We use experimental data to […]