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Genetic management of infectious diseases: a heterogeneous epidemio-genetic model illustrated with S. aureus mastitis.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 1 Jan 2000
Detilleux Johann C
Abstract excerpt
Given that individuals are genetically heterogeneous in their degree of resistance to infection, a model is proposed to formulate appropriate choices that will limit the spread of an infectious disease. The model is illustrated with data on S. aureus mastitis and is based on parameters characterizing the spread of the disease (contact rate, probability of infection after contact, and rate of recovery after...
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