Table 3 Differences between the 2003 and 2008/09 outbreak scenarios accounted for in the present study
From: A spatial simulation model for dengue virus infection in urban areas
| Â | 2003 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
Index case cell location | Paramatta Park | Cairns North |
Onset of Control | day 43 | day 27 |
Mosquito population | based on 2003 weather | based on 2008 weather |
Extrinsic incubation period | 4-15 days | 2-6 days |
Human movement | 3-4 times per week | 6-7 times per week for Dec. 2008 |
Interventions | constant after day 43 | increased after day 60 (epidemic) |