Modeling epidemics dynamics on heterogenous networks

Journal of Theoretical Biology
Yossi Ben-ZionNadav M Shnerb

Abstract

The dynamics of the SIS process on heterogenous networks, where different local communities are connected by airlines, is studied. We suggest a new modeling technique for travelers movement, in which the movement does not affect the demographic parameters characterizing the metapopulation. A solution to the deterministic reaction-diffusion equations that emerges from this model on a general network is presented. A typical example of a heterogenous network, the star structure, is studied in detail both analytically and using agent-based simulations. The interplay between demographic stochasticity, spatial heterogeneity and the infection dynamics is shown to produce some counterintuitive effects. In particular it was found that, while movement always increases the chance of an outbreak, it may decrease the steady-state fraction of sick individuals. The importance of the modeling technique in estimating the outcomes of a vaccination campaign is demonstrated.

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Jul 30, 2011·Nature Physics·Duygu Balcan, Alessandro Vespignani
Sep 26, 2012·Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics·David A Kessler, Nadav M Shnerb

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