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West Nile Virus
Research on west nile virus reported by scientists at State University of New York
November 9th, 2008
"An empirical model to forecast West Nile virus mosquito vector populations is developed using time series analysis techniques. Specifically, multivariate seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) models were developed for Aedes vexans and the combined group of Culex pipiens and Culex restuans in Erie County, New York," scientists in the United States report. "Weekly mosquito collections data were obtained for the four mosquito seasons from 2002 to 2005 from the Erie County Department of Health, Vector and Pest Control Program. Climate variables were tested for significance with cross-correlation analysis. Minimum temperature (T-min), maximum...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2008-11-09)
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