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Surveillance theory applied to virus detection: a case for targeted discovery

December 30, 2013

Virus detection and mathematical modeling have gone through rapid developments in the past decade. Both offer new insights into the epidemiology of infectious disease and characterization of future risk; however, modeling has not yet been applied to designing the best surveillance strategies for viral and pathogen discovery. We review recent developments and propose methods to integrate viral and pathogen discovery and mathematical modeling through optimal surveillance theory, arguing for a more targeted approach to novel virus detection guided by the principles of adaptive management and structured decision-making.

Publication Year 2013
Title Surveillance theory applied to virus detection: a case for targeted discovery
DOI 10.2217/fvl.13.105
Authors Tiffany L. Bogich, Simon J. Anthony, James D. Nichols
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Future Virology
Index ID 70055519
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center