[Artificial intelligence facilitates tropical infectious disease control and research]

L Shi1,2, J F Zhang1,2, W Li1,2

  • 1Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214064, China.

Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances tropical infectious disease research and control by improving diagnosis, surveillance, and vaccine development. Challenges remain in accuracy, open-environment forecasting, and data management, requiring further AI advancements.

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