Predictive risk mapping of an environmentally-driven infectious disease using spatial Bayesian networks: A case study of leptospirosis in Fiji.
Helen J MayfieldCarl S SmithJohn H LowryConall H WatsonMichael G BakerMike KamaEric J NillesColleen L LauPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2018)
Our study demonstrates the use of SBN to provide valuable insights into the drivers of leptospirosis transmission under complex scenarios. By estimating the risk of leptospirosis infection under different scenarios, such as urban versus rural areas, these subgroups or areas can be targeted with more precise interventions that focus on the most relevant key drivers of infection.