With the ability to spread fast, zoonoses are a huge threat to our society. The CatModeling framework can help investigate and mitigate the spread of zoonoses.
We designed and implemented a protocol to analyze Ebola data using regression and machine learning techniques. Our results and conclusions are relevant to identify the regions in Sierra Leone at risk of Ebola spillover and, consequently, to design and implement policies for an effective deployment of resources (e.g., drug supplies) and other preventative measures (e.g., educational campaigns).
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