What factors affect disease transmission?

What is it about?

In this paper we consider the best way to describe and measure disease transmission in the field. This is a notoriously difficult thing to measure. We break down the biological processes into separate partsand think about how we might measure these in the field in order to be able to estimate transmission rates.

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Why is it important?

This work will be of importance to anyone trying to understand how parasites spread through a population and how to control them. If we can describe the transmission process accurately then that will aid with determining the best methods of control.