Mathematical Analysis of Rabies Infection

A mathematical model is proposed to study the dynamics of the transmission of rabies, incorporating predation of dogs by humans. The model is shown to have a unique disease-free equilibrium which is globally asymptotically stable whenever ℛ0≤1. Local sensitivity analysis suggests that the disease ca...

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Main Authors: C. S. Bornaa, Baba Seidu, M. I. Daabo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Mathematics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/1804270
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Summary:A mathematical model is proposed to study the dynamics of the transmission of rabies, incorporating predation of dogs by humans. The model is shown to have a unique disease-free equilibrium which is globally asymptotically stable whenever ℛ0≤1. Local sensitivity analysis suggests that the disease can be controlled through reducing contact with infected dogs, increasing immunization of dogs, screening recruited dogs, culling of infected dogs, and use of dog meat as a delicacy.
ISSN:1110-757X
1687-0042