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A model for the A(H1N1) epidemic in Mexico, including social isolation / Un modelo para la epidemia de A(H1N1) en México incorporando aislamiento social
Velasco-Hernández, Jorge X; Leite, Maria Conceicao A.
  • Velasco-Hernández, Jorge X; Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo. Programa de Matemáticas Aplicadas y Computación. México. MX
  • Leite, Maria Conceicao A; University of Oklahoma. Department of Mathematics. Norman. US
Salud pública Méx ; 53(1): 40-47, Jan.-Feb. 2011. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-574963
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

We present a model for the 2009 influenza epidemic in Mexico to describe the observed pattern of the epidemic from March through the end of August (before the onset of the expected winter epidemic) in terms of the reproduction number and social isolation measures. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

The model uses a system of ordinary differential equations. Computer simulations are performed to optimize trajectories as a function of parameters.

RESULTS:

We report on the theoretical consequences of social isolation using published estimates of the basic reproduction number. The comparison with actual data provides a reasonable good fit.

CONCLUSIONS:

The pattern of the epidemic outbreak in Mexico is characterized by two peaks resulting from the application of very drastic social isolation measures and other prophylactic measures that lasted for about two weeks. Our model is capable of reproducing the observed pattern.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Se presenta un modelo de la epidemia de influenza en México en 2009 para describir el patrón observado desde marzo hasta finales de agosto (antes del inicio de la epidemia invernal), en términos del número reproductivo y las medidas de aislamiento social. MATERIAL Y

MÉTODOS:

El modelo es un sistema de ecuaciones diferenciales ordinarias. Se realizaron simulaciones computacionales para la optimización de trayectorias como función de los parámetros.

RESULTADOS:

Se exploran las consecuencias de esta última medida combinada con los valores estimados en la literatura médica del número reproductivo básico.

CONCLUSIONES:

El patrón de la epidemia mexicana de influenza es bimodal debido a la aplicación del aislamiento social y otras medidas profilácticas que duró aproximadamente dos semanas. Este modelo es capaz de reproducir el patrón observado.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Isolation / Computer Simulation / Quarantine / Influenza, Human / Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / Models, Theoretical Type of study: Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo/MX / University of Oklahoma/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Isolation / Computer Simulation / Quarantine / Influenza, Human / Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / Models, Theoretical Type of study: Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo/MX / University of Oklahoma/US