Eradication of infectious diseases in heterogeneous populations
Journal Article
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· Math. Biosci.; (United States)
A model is presented of infectious disease in heterogeneous populations, which allows for variable intra- to intergroup contact ratios. The authors give necessary and sufficient conditions for disease eradication by means of vaccination. Smallpox is used as an illustrative example.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6937509
- Journal Information:
- Math. Biosci.; (United States), Journal Name: Math. Biosci.; (United States) Vol. 83:2; ISSN MABIA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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