Are we doing our best to contain the spread of West Nile virus? Evaluating intervention efficacy through mathematical modelling
These findings highlight the importance of prioritising mosquito control, particularly targeting immature stages, to mitigate WNV outbreaks. Our study highlights the critical role of mathematical modelling in designing effective intervention strategies. By providing a structured framework to evaluate and predict the outcomes of various approaches, modelling can aid disease control while optimising resource allocation and minimising environmental impact. Mathematical models, therefore, prove to be powerful tools for balancing public health goals with sustainable practices.
Authors
- Elisa Fesce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2535-3684)
- M. Cerioli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5114-3728)
- Giovanni Marini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9721-7211)
- Marco Farioli
- Mario Chiari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7666-1073)
- Nicola Ferrari
- Davide Lelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5775-6058)
- Roberto Rosà (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8655-2230)
Institutions
- Fondazione Edmund Mach (IT)
- University of Insubria (IT)
- University of Milan (IT)
- University of Trento (IT)
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell'Emilia Romagna "Bruno Ubertini" (IT)
- Lombardia Informatica (Italy) (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07128-9
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00