Mixing patterns and the spread of close-contact infectious diseases
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Surprisingly little is known regarding the human mixing patterns relevant to the spread of close-contact infections, such as measles, influenza and meningococcal disease. This study aims to estimate the number of partnerships that individuals make, their stabilit...
Main Authors: | Wallinga J, Kafatos G, Edmunds WJ, Mossong JR |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-08-01
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Series: | Emerging Themes in Epidemiology |
Online Access: | http://www.ete-online.com/content/3/1/10 |
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