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August 21, 2025PathogensOpen Access

Mechanistic Models of Virus–Bacteria Co-Infections in Humans: A Systematic Review of Methods and Assumptions

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Current models of virus bacteria co-infections often rely on simplified mathematical assumptions, leading to questionable accuracy.
Of 72 reviewed studies, 79% used non-empirical sources for critical parameter values, undermining model reliability.
Analysis followed PRISMA guidelines, assessing study methodologies and assumptions about interactions between viruses and bacteria.
Urgent need exists for empirical data to enhance the predictive capacity of co-infection models and public health relevance.

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Systematic review evaluates how well mechanistic models represent virus-bacteria co-infections, highlighting gaps in empirical data.

Dhakal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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