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Investigating Mpox Strain Dynamics Using Computational and Data-Driven Approaches.

Isaiah Oke Idisi, Kayode Oshinubi, Vigbe Benson Sewanu, Mukhtar Muhammed Yahaya, Oluwafemi Samson Olagbami, Helen Olaronke Edogbanya

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Article in Viruses, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Isaiah Oke IdisiDepartment of Mathematical Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure PMB 704, Ondo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-6473-2727
Kayode OshinubiBlack in Mathematics Association (BMA), Pretoria 0001-0039, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-4598-8510
Vigbe Benson SewanuDepartment of Mathematics, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri 460281, Nigeria.
Mukhtar Muhammed YahayaDepartment of Mathematical Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa.ORCID 0009-0008-9200-0863
Oluwafemi Samson OlagbamiInternational Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling and Data Analytics, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti 371104, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-1081-3713
Helen Olaronke EdogbanyaDepartment of Mathematical Sciences, Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja PMB 1154, Kogi, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study explores Mpox transmission dynamics using a mathematical and data-driven epidemiological model that incorporates two viral strains, Clade I and Clade II. The model includes transmission pathways between humans and mammals and divides the human population into susceptible, exposed, infectious, hospitalized, and recovered groups. Weekly data from the WHO for Spain, Italy, Nigeria, and the DRC from 2022 to 2024 are used for model validation via non-linear least-squares fitting, with model performance assessed by Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE). We conduct time-series analysis to detect trends and anomalies in Mpox cases, with scenario simulations examining strain-specific transmission and the basic reproduction number (R0). The mathematical model fit is compared with two statistical model fits to emphasize the importance of developing a model that incorporates Mpox strain. Mathematical analysis confirms the model's key properties, including positivity, boundedness, and equilibrium stability. Results underscore the importance of strain-specific dynamics and varying infection proportions for R0. This study combines mathematical rigor with empirical data to provide valuable insights into Mpox transmission and offers a framework for understanding multi-strain pathogens in diverse populations. Results from the simulation indicate that an increase in the effective contact rate leads to the dominance of the prevalent Mpox Clades in each country. Based on these findings, we recommend the implementation of strategies aimed at reducing the effective contact rate to control the spread of the virus strains.

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Epidemiological ModelsMpox, MonkeypoxBasic Reproduction NumberComputer SimulationHumansItalyMonkeypox virusNigeriaSpaindata-driven modelingmathematical modelingMpox transmission dynamicsscenario simulationstatistical fittingstrain-specific epidemiology

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PMID40006909
PMCPMC11860282

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