Complexity of host-vector dynamics in a two-strain dengue model

Peter Rashkov*, Bob W. Kooi

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    Abstract

    We introduce a compartmental host-vector model for dengue with two viral strains, temporary cross-immunity for the hosts, and possible secondary infections. We study the conditions on existence of endemic equilibria where one strain displaces the other or the two virus strains co-exist. Since the host and vector epidemiology follow different time scales, the model is described as a slow-fast system. We use the geometric singular perturbation technique to reduce the model dimension. We compare the behaviour of the full model with that of the model with a quasi-steady approximation for the vector dynamics. We also perform numerical bifurcation analysis with parameter values from the literature and compare the bifurcation structure to that of previous two-strain host-only models.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)35-72
    Number of pages38
    JournalJournal of Biological Dynamics
    Volume15
    Issue number1
    Early online date28 Dec 2020
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2021

    Funding

    This publication is based upon work from COST Action CA16227 Investigation & Mathematical Analysis of Avant-garde Disease Control via Mosquito Nano-Tech-Repellents, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Weblink: www.cost.eu .

    FundersFunder number
    National Scientific Program Information and Communication Technologies
    Single Digital Market in Science, Education and SecurityDO1-205/23.11.2018
    European Cooperation in Science and TechnologyCA16227
    Ministry of Education and Science

      Keywords

      • bifurcation analysis
      • Dengue
      • two-strain model
      • Vector-borne disease dynamics

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