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    Mathematical models for dengue transmission were compared. The SIR model, which implicitly includes mosquitoes, was found to be better than the vector-host model for Thailand

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    • Epidemiology
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    Background:

    • Dengue transmission is often studied using mathematical models.
    • Models vary in how they represent the mosquito population: explicitly or implicitly.
    • Understanding the impact of these modeling choices is crucial for accurate dengue dynamics prediction.

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    • To assess the impact of modeling assumptions on dengue transmission dynamics in Thailand.
    • To compare the performance of a simple SIR model versus a vector-host model using real-world data.

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    • Parameter estimates from both models were consistent with prior research.
    • Model selection analysis indicated the SIR model significantly outperformed the vector-host model for the Thai DHF data.
    • Explicitly modeling the mosquito population was not superior in this specific context.

    Conclusions:

    • The SIR model provides a sufficiently accurate representation of dengue transmission dynamics in Thailand.
    • Explicitly incorporating mosquito population dynamics may not be essential for modeling dengue in certain regions or populations.
    • Simplifying assumptions in mathematical modeling can yield robust results.