Mathematical models to study the biology of pathogens and the infectious diseases they cause

Joao B. Xavier, Jonathan M. Monk, Saugat Poudel, Charles J. Norsigian, Anand V. Sastry, Chen Liao, Jose Bento, Marc A. Suchard, Mario L. Arrieta-Ortiz, Eliza J.R. Peterson, Nitin S. Baliga, Thomas Stoeger, Felicia Ruffin, Reese A.K. Richardson, Catherine A. Gao, Thomas D. Horvath, Anthony M. Haag, Qinglong Wu, Tor Savidge, Michael R. Yeaman

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Abstract

Mathematical models have many applications in infectious diseases: epidemiologists use them to forecast outbreaks and design containment strategies; systems biologists use them to study complex processes sustaining pathogens, from the metabolic networks empowering microbial cells to ecological networks in the microbiome that protects its host. Here, we (1) review important models relevant to infectious diseases, (2) draw parallels among models ranging widely in scale. We end by discussing a minimal set of information for a model to promote its use by others and to enable predictions that help us better fight pathogens and the diseases they cause.

Original languageEnglish
Article number104079
JournaliScience
Volume25
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2022

Keywords

  • Computer modeling
  • Infection control in health technology
  • Microbiology

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