Modeling Heterogeneity in Direct Infectious Disease Transmission in a Compartmental Model

Mathematical models have been used to understand the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases and to assess the impact of intervention strategies. Traditional mathematical models usually assume a homogeneous mixing in the population, which is rarely the case in reality. Here, we construct a new...

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Main Authors: Lingcai Kong, Jinfeng Wang, Weiguo Han, Zhidong Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/3/253