A Schistosomiasis Model with Mating Structure

A schistosomiasis model is proposed including single schistosomes, paired schistosomes, snails, and the latent period of infected snails. A reasonable sex ratio of schistosomes and the minimum mating function are considered. A threshold condition determining the stability of the system is given, and...

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Main Authors: Longxing Qi, Jing-an Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Abstract and Applied Analysis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/741386