Modeling the Transmission of Wolbachia in Mosquitoes for Controlling Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Modeling the Transmission of Wolbachia in Mosquitoes for Controlling Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Explore a comprehensive lecture on modeling Wolbachia transmission in mosquitoes for disease control. Delve into the dynamics of Wolbachia invasion, examining reproductive numbers, critical thresholds, and reduced models. Investigate spatial modeling approaches, including PDE models and critical bubble analysis. Learn about threshold conditions, invasion success, and future work in 2D cylindrical symmetric releases. Gain insights into mathematical approaches for public health applications in vector-borne disease control.