Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6372189 Mathematical Biosciences 2012 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We consider SIR epidemic models with small mixing units. ► We provide a general definition of R0 in terms of branching processes. ► We apply it to models with households or other more complex social structures. ► We provide methods for calculating it.
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Reproduction numbers for epidemic models with households and other social structures. I. Definition and calculation of R0
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