Simple Inclusion of Complex Diagnostic Algorithms in Infectious Disease Models for Economic Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1177/0272989x18807438
Abstract: Introduction. Cost-effectiveness models for infectious disease interventions often require transmission models that capture the indirect benefits from averted subsequent infections. Compartmental models based on ordinary differential equations are commonly used in this context. Decision trees… read more here.
Keywords: infectious disease; algorithms; transmission; diagnostic algorithms ... See more keywords
Diagnosis of brucellosis: Combining tests to improve performance
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012442
Abstract: Introduction Brucellosis, a zoonotic infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, remains a significant global health concern in many parts of the world. Traditional diagnostic methods, including serological tests, suffer from limitations, including… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic algorithms; performance; serological tests; diagnostic accuracy ... See more keywords