Eradication of infectious diseases in heterogeneous populations (Q1820090)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3993365
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3993365 |
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Eradication of infectious diseases in heterogeneous populations (English)
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1987
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We present a model of infectious diseases in heterogeneous populations, which allows for variable intra- to intergroup contact ratios. We give necessary and sufficient conditions for disease eradication by means of vaccination. Smallpox is used as an illustrative example.
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epidemiology
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infectious diseases
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heterogeneous populations
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variable intra- to intergroup contact ratios
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disease eradication
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vaccination
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Smallpox
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