Modeling the Threat of Zoonotic Introductions

Although a thorough review of all models that have been developed for zoonotic pathogens is beyond the scope of this chapter, we will illustrate the general approach for applying models to assist in the understanding of zoonotic disease dynamics in 

Parameters in a Possible SIR Model of Plague within Prairie Dog Colonies Parameter Meaning 

Note The model is based on a model of bubonic plague proposed by Keeling and GilUgan (2(X)0a). 

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