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Modeling cell-to-cell spread of hepatitis C viral infection in vitro using agent-based modeling approach

**Background:** Mechanisms that lead to viral chronicity are poorly understood, but cell-to-cell (CTC) spread has been implicated in the establishment of chronic infections. Stochastic mathematical models were previously developed to explore the …

The BLOODSAFE program: Building the future of access to safe blood in Sub-Saharan Africa

**Background:** The supply of blood in many low- and middle-income nations in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) does not meet the patient care needs. Lack and delay of blood transfusion cause harm to patients and slow the rate of progress in other parts of …

Effectiveness of Isolation Policies in Schools: Evidence from a Mathematical Model of Influenza and COVID-19

**Background** Non-pharmaceutical interventions such as social distancing, school closures and travel restrictions are often implemented to control outbreaks of infectious diseases. For influenza in schools, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) …