A individual-based, stochastic model of the Onchocerca volvulus transmission system.
For full model details please see: Hamley JID, Milton P, Walker M, Basáñez M-G (2019) Modelling exposure heterogeneity and density dependence in onchocerciasis using a novel individual-based transmission model, EPIONCHO-IBM: Implications for elimination and data needs. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 13(12): e0007557
The process overview within EPIONCHO-IBM, describing the steps through a model run which reflect changes in the host/vector and parasite life-cycle, is presented here:
Other publications utilizing and/or developing EPIONCHO-IBM include:
You can install the development version of EPIONCHO.IBM from GitHub with:
# install.packages("devtools")
# install.packages("remotes")
remotes::install_github("mrc-ide/EPIONCHO.IBM")
For a detailed practical guide please see the Installing and Running EPIONCHO-IBM vignette