We recently published a paper on Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Physics.
Mathematical modeling is crucial for understanding how infectious diseases spread. This study introduces a new model to depict how gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, spreads. Gonorrhea is a significant public health challenge with millions of new cases each year, including drug-resistant strains known as “gonorrhea superbugs.” These superbugs resist common antibiotics, posing a serious threat. The model presented in this study helps us better grasp the transmission dynamics of this infection.
Stolfi, P., Vergni, D., & Castiglione, F. (2023, October). An agent-based multi-level model to study the spread of gonorrhoea in different and interacting risk groups. Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, 9, 1241538.