Serological and molecular markers are new diagnostic approaches that offer rapid, sensitive and more accurate diagnostic results. Molecular markers are specific short sequence of DNA or RNA.
Spatial modeling in disease epidemic studies
Epidemiology of infectious diseases often require geographical information. Both spatial and temporal factors of a population can affect disease spread.
Time series and forecasting models in disease epidemiology
Forecasting models help detect future epidemics using related factors like environment, vector density or socioeconomic factors. In this article, the role of forecasting models in epidemiology is explained.