Preliminary analysis of the transmission dynamics of nosocomial infections: stochastic and management effects.
A simple mathematical model is developed for the spread of hand-borne nosocomial pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus within a general medical-surgical ward. In contrast to previous models a stochastic approach is used. Computer simulations are used to explore the properties of the model, and the...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1999
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