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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Stochastic Processes

Background:

  • Deterministic models are foundational in epidemiology but often oversimplify real-world disease dynamics.
  • Random fluctuations in epidemiological parameters can significantly impact disease spread and final size.
  • Understanding the impact of stochasticity is crucial for accurate epidemic forecasting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of small amplitude random fluctuations on the final size of epidemic models.
  • To derive and validate a final size equation for stochastic SIR and SEIR models.
  • To compare analytical estimates with numerical simulations for stochastic epidemic models.

Main Methods:

  • Stochastic SIR and SEIR models were analyzed using small amplitude perturbation theory.
  • A final size equation was derived for the stochastic SIR model and extended to the SEIR model.
  • Expected final size and its variance were estimated analytically.
  • Results were compared against numerical simulations of the stochastic models.

Main Results:

  • The mean of the final size distribution closely agreed with the deterministic model's final size.
  • The standard deviation of the final size was found to be small relative to the mean.
  • Individual model realizations showed variation but the average behavior was predictable.
  • The derived final size equation provides a useful analytical tool.

Conclusions:

  • Stochastic fluctuations in epidemiological parameters do not drastically alter the average final epidemic size compared to deterministic models.
  • The derived analytical methods offer accurate predictions for the expected final size and its variability.
  • This research enhances the reliability of epidemic modeling by incorporating stochastic effects.