Uniting mathematics and biology for control of visceral leishmaniasis

01 Jun 2015
Kat S. Rock, Epke A. le Rutte, Sake J. de Vlas, Emily R. Adams, Graham F. Medley, T. Deirdre Hollingsworth

Highlights

• Mathematical models for visceral leishmaniasis are reviewed for the nonmodeller.

• Connections between known biology and model assumptions/limitations are detailed.

• Implications of models are described in the context of intervention strategies.

• It is crucial that modellers and other disciplines work together to achieve elimination.