Social network analysis and exponential random graph modelling of dengue spatiotemporal linkage networks in an urban Malaysian district

Researchers used social network analysis and exponential random graph models to study dengue transmission patterns in Petaling District, Malaysia. The study found that high-rise residents and non-citizens had higher odds of being linked in the transmission network.
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This research provides a data-driven approach to help public health officials prioritize vector control efforts in specific urban demographics.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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