An optimal control theory approach to non-pharmaceutical interventions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) are the first line of defense against pandemic influenza. These interventions dampen virus spread by reducing contact between infected and susceptible persons. Because they curtail essential soc...

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Main Authors: Lawley Mark, Muthuraman Kumar, Lin Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/32