Modelling the persistence of measles

Modelling the persistence of measles

For vaccination programs to be effective, it is important to understand and predict the persistence of the disease. By considering the process at different scales (from the individual to the population level), several models allow the persistence of diseases, such as measles, to be captured.

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Veröffentlicht in:Trends in microbiology (Regular ed.) 1997-12, Vol.5 (12), p.513-518
1. Verfasser: Keeling, Matthew J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Genetic Heterogeneity
Humans
Measles - epidemiology
Models, Biological
Population
Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:For vaccination programs to be effective, it is important to understand and predict the persistence of the disease. By considering the process at different scales (from the individual to the population level), several models allow the persistence of diseases, such as measles, to be captured.
ISSN:0966-842X
1878-4380
DOI:10.1016/S0966-842X(97)01147-5