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Optimal control of a dengue epidemic model with vaccination
Helena Sofia Rodrigues, M. Teresa T. Monteiro, Delfim F. M. Torres
We present a SIR+ASI epidemic model to describe the interaction between human and dengue fever mosquito populations. A control strategy in the form of vaccination, to decrease the…
Fractional derivatives in Dengue epidemics
Shakoor Pooseh, Helena Sofia Rodrigues, Delfim F. M. Torres
We introduce the use of fractional calculus, i.e., the use of integrals and derivatives of non-integer (arbitrary) order, in epidemiology. The proposed approach is illustrated with…
Dengue disease, basic reproduction number and control
Helena Sofia Rodrigues, M. Teresa T. Monteiro, Delfim F. M. Torres +1
Dengue is one of the major international public health concerns. Although progress is underway, developing a vaccine against the disease is challenging. Thus, the main approach to…