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A general theory for the evolutionary dynamics of virulence.

The American naturalist - 1 Apr 2004

Day Troy, Proulx Stephen R

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Most theory on the evolution of virulence is based on a game-theoretic approach. One potential shortcoming of this approach is that it does not allow the prediction of the evolutionary dynamics of virulence. Such dynamics are of interest for several reasons: for experimental tests of theory, for the development of useful virulence management protocols, and for understanding virulence evolution in situations where...

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PMID: 15122509
DOI: 10.1086/382548

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