Serial interval and basic reproduction number of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Korea
South Korea is experiencing the community transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529). We estimated that the mean of the serial interval was 2.22 days, and the basic reproduction number was 1.90 (95% Credible Interval, 1.50-2.43) for the ...
Kim D, Jo J, Lim J, Ryu S.
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Estimation of Hospital Potential Capacity and Basic Reproduction Number [PDF]
In order to reflect the population covered by institutional medical services, the concept of hospital potential capacity is proposed and a formula for its estimation is developed based on a population dynamic model.
Fei Wang, Linhua Wang, Peng Wang
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An Introduction to The Basic Reproduction Number in Mathematical Epidemiology★ [PDF]
This article introduces the notion of basic reproduction number R0 in mathematical epi-demiology. After an historic reminder describing the steps leading to the statement of its mathematical definition, we explain the next-generation matrix method ...
Perasso Antoine
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COVID-19 basic reproduction number and assessment of initial suppression policies in Costa Rica [PDF]
SARS-COV-2 is the most recent from a series of emerging pathogens stressing national health systems. Initially restricted to Hubei province in China, COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-COV-2 has become pandemic, reaching almost every nation on our ...
Luis Fernando Chaves +5 more
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Estimation of the basic reproduction number (𝑅0) of the COVID-19 epidemic in Iran. [PDF]
Background: Estimation of the basic reproduction number of an infectious disease is an important issue for controlling the infection. Here, we aimed to estimate the basic reproduction number (𝑅0) of COVID-19 in Iran.
Azimi SS +11 more
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Heterogeneity in sexual behavior is known to play an important role in the spread of HIV. In 1986, a mathematical model based on ordinary differential equations was introduced to take into account the distribution of sexual activity.
Nicolas Bacaër +3 more
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Estimation of basic reproduction number (R0) of African swine fever (ASF) in mid-size commercial pig farms in Vietnam. [PDF]
Mai NTA +9 more
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Comments on "Preliminary estimation of the basic reproduction number of novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China, from 2019 to 2020: A data-driven Analysis in the early phase of the outbreak" [PDF]
Hom Nath Dhungana
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PM2.5 as a major predictor of COVID-19 basic reproduction number in the USA. [PDF]
Milicevic O +7 more
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The basic reproduction number of SARS-CoV-2: a scoping review of available evidence
Background: The transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 determines both the ability of the virus to invade a population and the strength of intervention that would be required to contain or eliminate the spread of infection.
Barber A +12 more
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