title: Population dynamics of fox rabies in Europe.
abstract: A simple mathematical model for the overall dynamics of the interaction between fox populations and rabies is presented. The model helps to explain epidemiological patterns observed in Europe, including the 3 to 5 year cycle in fox populations infected with rabies, threshold densities and average levels of prevalence of infection. We give a quantitative discussion of the possibilities of controlling rabies by culling or vaccinating foxes (or by a mixture of the two).
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000662:veterinary*; D005060:Europe; D005589:Foxes / Q000382:microbiology*; D008954:Models, Biological; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011818:Rabies / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011819:Rabies Vaccines; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D011819:Rabies Vaccines