A model of population dynamics of TB in a prison system and application to South Africa
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) continues to spread in South African prisons in particular, as prisons are over-capacitated and have poor ventilation. The awaiting trial detainees are not screened on admission and are at high risk of getting infected with TB. Results We propose a compartmental...
Main Authors: | Peter Witbooi, Sibaliwe Maku Vyambwera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2968-z |
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