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9780195205657

The Biomathematics of Malaria

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  • ISBN13:

    9780195205657

  • ISBN10:

    0195205650

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1987-03-12
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary

The only comprehensive reference in its field, this edition surveys the wealth of material and methods which have been developed on its subject. The book covers the practical applications aimed at helping to understand and control epidemics from a public health perspective. The author discusses advances in computer technology which have opened new opportunities for parameter estimation and simulation studies.

Table of Contents

PART I: Orientation 1. General Introduction 2. Historical Outline 3. Epidemiological Principles 4. Methodological Aspects PART II: General Theory 5. Simple Epidemics 6. General Epidemics 7. Recurrent Epidemics and Endemicity 8. Discrete-Time Models 9. Spatial Models 10. Carrier Models 11. Host-Vector and Venereal Disease Models 12. The Purpose of General Theory PART III: Specific Applications 13. The Detection of Infectiousness 14. Chain-Binomial Models 15. Latent, Infectious, and Incubation Periods 16. Simple Multistate Models 17. Parasitic Diseases 18. Interference Models 19. Geographical Spread 20. Immunization Programs 21. Public Health Control

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