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