The impact of spatial arrangements on epidemic disease dynamics and intervention strategies

The role of spatial arrangements on the spread and management strategies of a cholera epidemic is investigated. We consider the effect of human and pathogen movement on optimal vaccination strategies. A metapopulation model is used, incorporating a susceptible–infected–recovered system of differenti...

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Main Authors: Michael R. Kelly, Joseph H. Tien, Marisa C. Eisenberg, Suzanne Lenhart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Biological Dynamics
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17513758.2016.1156172