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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2020

Bayesian Network Modeling Applied to Feline Calicivirus Infection Among Cats in Switzerland.

Gilles Kratzer, Fraser I Lewis, Barbara Willi, Marina L Meli, Felicitas S Boretti, Regina Hofmann-Lehmann, Paul Torgerson, Reinhard Furrer, Sonja Hartnack

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Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Gilles KratzerDepartment of Mathematics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Fraser I LewisIndependent Researcher, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Barbara WilliClinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Marina L MeliClinical Laboratory, Department of Clinical Diagnostics and Services, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Felicitas S BorettiClinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Regina Hofmann-LehmannClinical Laboratory, Department of Clinical Diagnostics and Services, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Paul TorgersonSection of Epidemiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Reinhard FurrerDepartment of Mathematics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Sonja HartnackSection of Epidemiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
University of Zurich · CH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bayesian network (BN) modeling is a rich and flexible analytical framework capable of elucidating complex veterinary epidemiological data. It is a graphical modeling technique that enables the visual presentation of multi-dimensional results while retaining statistical rigor in population-level inference. Using previously published case study data about feline calicivirus (FCV) and other respiratory pathogens in cats in Switzerland, a full BN modeling analysis is presented. The analysis shows that reducing the group size and vaccinating animals are the two actionable factors directly associated with FCV status and are primary targets to control FCV infection. The presence of gingivostomatitis and

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Bayesian networkfeline calicivirusgood modeling practicegraphical modelmultivariable analysisreproducible researchrisk factor analysis

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PMID32175337
PMCPMC7055399
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