An introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modeler
Mathematical models are ubiquitous in the study of the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases, In particular, the classic ‘susceptible-infectious-recovered’ (SIR) paradigm provides a modeling framework that can be adapted to describe the core transmission dynamics of a range of human and wildl...
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doaj-6b2a1303622246768e21c7a8ff4d24af2020-11-25T03:01:27ZengIntercollegiate Biomathematics AllianceLetters in Biomathematics2373-78672018-12-015119522110.1080/23737867.2018.15090261509026An introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modelerJulie C. Blackwood0Lauren M. Childs1Williams CollegeVirginia TechMathematical models are ubiquitous in the study of the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases, In particular, the classic ‘susceptible-infectious-recovered’ (SIR) paradigm provides a modeling framework that can be adapted to describe the core transmission dynamics of a range of human and wildlife diseases. These models provide an important tool for uncovering the mechanisms generating observed disease dynamics, evaluating potential control strategies, and predicting future outbreaks. With ongoing advances in computational tools as well as access to disease incidence data, the use of such models continues to increase. Here, we provide a basic introduction to disease modeling that is primarily intended for individuals who are new to developing SIR-type models. In particular, we highlight several common issues encountered when structuring and analyzing these models.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23737867.2018.1509026Mathematical modelcompartmental modelbasic reproductive numbertransmission |
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An introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modeler |
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An introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modeler |
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An introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modeler |
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An introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modeler |
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An introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modeler |
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introduction to compartmental modeling for the budding infectious disease modeler |
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Intercollegiate Biomathematics Alliance |
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Letters in Biomathematics |
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Mathematical models are ubiquitous in the study of the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases, In particular, the classic ‘susceptible-infectious-recovered’ (SIR) paradigm provides a modeling framework that can be adapted to describe the core transmission dynamics of a range of human and wildlife diseases. These models provide an important tool for uncovering the mechanisms generating observed disease dynamics, evaluating potential control strategies, and predicting future outbreaks. With ongoing advances in computational tools as well as access to disease incidence data, the use of such models continues to increase. Here, we provide a basic introduction to disease modeling that is primarily intended for individuals who are new to developing SIR-type models. In particular, we highlight several common issues encountered when structuring and analyzing these models. |
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Mathematical model compartmental model basic reproductive number transmission |
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