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Using Reverse Genetics to Manipulate the NSs Gene of the Rift Valley Fever Virus MP-12 Strain to Improve Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

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Rift Valley fever: An open-source transmission dynamics simulation model.

Robert Sumaye^1,2,3, Famke Jansen², Dirk Berkvens²

¹Ifakara Health Institute, Ifakara, Tanzania.

|January 10, 2019

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Rift Valley fever (RVF) transmission dynamics were simulated using an open-source model. The model predicts low-level RVF transmission and highlights the importance of Culex vectors and potential underestimation of vertical transmission in Aedes mcintoshi.

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Veterinary Virology
Epidemiology
Mathematical Modeling

Background:

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a significant viral zoonosis in Africa, with epidemics occurring cyclically.
Inter-epidemic transmission of RVF has been increasingly observed.
Understanding RVF transmission dynamics is crucial for effective control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an open-source, adaptable model to simulate Rift Valley fever transmission dynamics.
To investigate the roles of different vector species and ecological zones in RVF transmission.
To assess the potential for inter-epidemic transmission and identify key transmission factors.

Main Methods:

Development of an open-source, user-friendly simulation model for RVF transmission.
Calibration of the model using data from Kilombero Valley, Tanzania, including human and cattle hosts and key mosquito vectors (Aedes mcintoshi, Aedes aegypti, Culex species).
Running 27-year simulations with established parameter values to analyze vector population dynamics and ecological influences.

Main Results:

The model predicts low-level Rift Valley fever transmission, consistent with epidemiological findings.
Simulation results emphasize the significant role of Culex species in RVF transmission.
The study suggests that vertical transmission in Aedes mcintoshi populations may be underestimated.

Conclusions:

The developed open-source model provides a valuable tool for simulating RVF transmission dynamics.
The findings underscore the necessity of considering Culex vectors and potential underestimation of vertical transmission for comprehensive RVF control.
The adaptable nature of the model allows for tailored application by researchers and public health officials globally.