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This study introduces a computational framework to rapidly reconstruct early infectious disease dynamics. It improves speed and accuracy for public health response, even with limited data and reporting delays.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational epidemiology
  • Systems biology
  • Public health informatics

Background:

  • Reconstructing early spatiotemporal dynamics of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) is crucial for effective public health response.
  • Challenges include reporting delays, varied surveillance, and hidden transmission chains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a systems-oriented computational framework for accurate and efficient early EID dynamics reconstruction.
  • To address limitations in data, reporting delays, and computational efficiency in epidemic modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a stochastic infectious disease model for limited early case counts using a simplified metapopulation structure.
  • Introduced a matrix-based algorithm for calibrating spatial metapopulation model reporting delays, enhancing computational efficiency.
  • Leveraged complex network theory and open-source libraries (MRC GIDA) for efficient parameter estimation.

Main Results:

  • The framework accurately reconstructs initial outbreak conditions with computational efficiency.
  • Matrix-based delay calibration significantly improves efficiency and practical utility.
  • Parameter estimation efficiency increased tenfold for large cities, validated with COVID-19 data.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed framework offers a powerful tool for rapid, high-fidelity reconstruction of epidemic dynamics.
  • Enables more informed and timely public health responses to emerging infectious diseases.
  • Demonstrates improved efficiency, robustness, and accuracy in real-world scenarios.