Gonorrhea modeling: a comparison of control methods |
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Authors: | Herbert W. Hethcote James A. Yorke Annett Nold |
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Affiliation: | Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA;Molecular Physics Building, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, USA;Office of Toxic Substances, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460, USA |
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Abstract: | A population dynamics model for a heterogeneous population is used to compare the effectiveness of six prevention methods for gonorrhea involving population screening and contact tracing of selected groups. The population is subdivided according to sex, sexual activity, and symptomatic or asymptomatic infection. For this model contact tracing of certain groups is more effective than general population screening. |
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