MT2 > Math Lecture Flashcards
1
Q
Where was West Nile Virus first detected in North America? When?
A
First detected in New York state in 1999.
2
Q
How does West Nile virus persist in an area?
A
By cycling between mosquitoe (vector) and bird (host) reservoirs.
3
Q
How many people per year die worldwide as a result of infectious diseases?
A
More than 14 million.
4
Q
How often is a new or newly emerging infectious disease identified?
A
Usually one per year.
5
Q
What are the 7 steps involved in using models for disease?
A
- Formulate problem
- Develop assumptions
- Formulate math model
- “Solve” math model
- Interpret solution
- “Test” model
- Use model
