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The seasonal influence of climate and environment on yellow fever transmission across Africa.

Arran HamletKévin JeanWilliam PereaSergio YactayoJoseph BieyMaria Van KerkhoveNeil FergusonTini Garske
Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2018)
The description of seasonality offers an explanation for heterogeneities in the West-East YF burden across Africa. Annual climatic variables may indicate a transmission suitability not always reflected in seasonal interactions. This finding, in conjunction with forecasted data, could highlight areas of increased transmission and provide insights into the occurrence of large outbreaks, such as those seen in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Brazil.
Keyphrases
  • risk assessment
  • climate change
  • electronic health record