Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6370966 | Journal of Theoretical Biology | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A susceptible-infected-recovered (SIR) model with inclusion of quarantine. ⺠We examine an epidemic of syphilis in Europe during the 16th century. ⺠The carrying capacity of quarantine facility can be used to control the epidemic. ⺠False positives can present an impediment for success of quarantine strategies. ⺠Imbalance in the sex ratios can alter success of quarantine strategies.
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Authors
Akos Dobay, Gabriella E.C. Gall, Daniel J. Rankin, Homayoun C. Bagheri,