Publications by authors named "Katherine Izenour"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- Mosquito-borne viruses pose significant public health risks, with their disease patterns influenced by socioeconomic and environmental factors.
- Researchers analyzed data from Alabama (2007-2017) to examine the relationships between human cases of various arboviral diseases and factors such as population, poverty rates, precipitation, and land use.
- The study revealed a concentration of West Nile virus cases in poorer southern counties, while dengue, chikungunya, and Zika virus cases were more prevalent in wealthier northern areas, highlighting the need to address socioeconomic disparities in disease prevention strategies.
