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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Auteurs principaux: Cooper, B, Medley, G, Scott, G
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: 1999

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