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A simple disease model

A simple disease spread visualization based on R0, CFR, serial interval and the final size relation. Associated Medium post here.

Assumes a completely isolated, small community in which susceptible depletion kicks in, using the final size relation s∞ = S(0)e^[–R0(1–s∞)] [1 2]. Other assumptions include homogeneous contact & transmission rates (whereas better models consider heterogeneous contact & transmission rates, e.g. [1, 2, 3]), that serial interval == generation interval and that no behavior change occurs over the course of the epidemic. If you see any errors or have questions/concerns/comments, please hit me up.

Example (Smallpox)

Smallpox

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R0

Fatality Rate

Serial Interval

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