The basic reproduction ratio for sexually transmitted diseases. I: Theoretical considerations (Q1183924)
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The basic reproduction ratio for sexually transmitted diseases. I: Theoretical considerations (English)
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28 June 1992
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In studying stochastic models for the spread of disease, a basic parameter is the reproduction ratio \(R\), being the expected number of secondary cases caused by one infected individual in a sea of susceptibles. It is shown how \(R\) may be calculated when the number of recognizable disease states is finite and the phenomena of pair formation and separation are taken into account.
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sexually transmitted diseases
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stochastic models for spread of disease
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reproduction ratio
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expected number of secondary cases
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number of recognizable disease states
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pair formation
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separation
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