Mathematical Modelling of the Spread and Control of Onchocerciasis in Tropical Countries: Case Study in Nigeria
Joint Authors
Oguoma, Ikechukwu Chiwueze
Acho, Thomas Mbah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness and Robles disease, is a parasitic disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus, a nematode (roundworm), and it is endemic in tropical countries like Nigeria.
The objective of this paper is to discuss the mathematical formulation underpinning the spread and control of this disease on one hand.
On the other hand, we make use of some new analytical methods to derive the solution of the resulting set of equations.
The numerical results are presented to test the efficiency and the accuracy of both methods.
The techniques used for solving these problems are friendly, very easy, and less time consuming.
The numerical solutions in both cases display the biological behaviour of the real life situation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oguoma, Ikechukwu Chiwueze& Acho, Thomas Mbah. 2014. Mathematical Modelling of the Spread and Control of Onchocerciasis in Tropical Countries: Case Study in Nigeria. Abstract and Applied Analysis،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1014397
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oguoma, Ikechukwu Chiwueze& Acho, Thomas Mbah. Mathematical Modelling of the Spread and Control of Onchocerciasis in Tropical Countries: Case Study in Nigeria. Abstract and Applied Analysis No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1014397
American Medical Association (AMA)
Oguoma, Ikechukwu Chiwueze& Acho, Thomas Mbah. Mathematical Modelling of the Spread and Control of Onchocerciasis in Tropical Countries: Case Study in Nigeria. Abstract and Applied Analysis. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1014397
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1014397