Scientific Reports (Sep 2023)

Analysis of the dynamics of a vector-borne infection with the effect of imperfect vaccination from a fractional perspective

  • Tao-Qian Tang,
  • Rashid Jan,
  • Adil Khurshaid,
  • Zahir Shah,
  • Narcisa Vrinceanu,
  • Mihaela Racheriu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41440-7
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
pp. 1 – 19

Abstract

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Abstract The burden of vector-borne infections is significant, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where vector populations are high and healthcare infrastructure may be inadequate. Further, studies are required to investigate the key factors of vector-borne infections to provide effective control measure. This study focuses on formulating a mathematical framework to characterize the spread of chikungunya infection in the presence of vaccines and treatments. The research is primarily dedicated to descriptive study and comprehension of dynamic behaviour of chikungunya dynamics. We use Banach’s and Schaefer’s fixed point theorems to investigate the existence and uniqueness of the suggested chikungunya framework resolution. Additionally, we confirm the Ulam–Hyers stability of the chikungunya system. To assess the impact of various parameters on the dynamics of chikungunya, we examine solution pathways using the Laplace-Adomian method of disintegration. Specifically, to visualise the impacts of fractional order, vaccination, bite rate and treatment computer algorithms are employed on the infection level of chikungunya. Our research identified the framework’s essential input settings for managing chikungunya infection. Notably, the intensity of chikungunya infection can be reduced by lowering mosquito bite rates in the affected area. On the other hand, vaccination, memory index or fractional order, and treatment could be used as efficient controlling variables.