Statistical models for estimating prevalence and incidence of parasitic diseases

Sj de Vlas; Njd Nagelkerke; Jdf Habbema

doi:10.1177/096228029300200102

Statistical models for estimating prevalence and incidence of parasitic diseases

Sj de Vlas, Njd Nagelkerke, Jdf Habbema

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Abstract

The estimation of prevalence and incidence of parasitic infections is considered. As the detectability of such infections is not 100% and may furthermore depend on their intensity, statistical methods are often required to arrive at meaningful results. It appears to be essential to distinguish between parasities that multiply within the (human) host and those that do not. An overview of some models discussed in the literature is presented. These models can indeed be used in assessing detectability of infection, and they indicate that observations may lead to considerable misinterpretation of 'true’ prevalences and incidences.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-21
Number of pages	19
Journal	Statistical Methods in Medical Research
Volume	2
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/096228029300200102
Publication status	Published - Mar 1993
Externally published	Yes

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Epidemiology
Statistics and Probability
Health Information Management

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