Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4496419 | Journal of Theoretical Biology | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Our work emphasizes the importance of spatial structure to parasite evolution. ⺠Transmission/virulence trade-off favors chronic pathogens with low virulence. ⺠This effect reduces as the recovery rate increases. ⺠Virulence/recovery trade-off with local interactions favor more virulent parasites. ⺠Positive virulence/recovery trade-offs lead to evolutionary bistabilities.
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Authors
Steven D. Webb, Matt J. Keeling, Mike Boots,