00706nas a2200169   4500000000100000008004100001260002400042653003900066653001200105653003500117653001000152653001100162100001000173245012400183300000800307520022100315       2016                            d  bUniversity of Basel10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aMapping10aGeographic Information Systems10aChina10aAfrica1 aLai Y00aBayesian geostatistical and mathematical models to assess the geographical distribution of neglected tropical diseases.  a1843 a<p>The overall goal of the thesis is to develop Bayesian geostatistical and mathematical models for analysing georeferenced NTD survey data and to provide tools and knowledge for disease control and prevention.</p>