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  • Mathematical Biology
  • Population Dynamics

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  • The basic reproduction number (R0) is a critical metric for understanding epidemic spread.
  • Calculating R0 in structured populations with complex dynamics presents challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a straightforward method for defining and deriving the basic reproduction number (R0) for Markovian epidemics.
  • To demonstrate the applicability of the method to SIR and SIS epidemic models in structured populations.

Main Methods:

  • The epidemic process is modeled as a multitype process.
  • Infectious units are identified, classified, and their transitions are analyzed.
  • A mean reproductive matrix is constructed for R0 calculation.

Main Results:

  • A clear methodology for deriving R0 in structured populations is provided.
  • The approach successfully incorporates both population and epidemic dynamics.
  • The derived R0 expression for a household model aligns with previous research.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method offers a simplified and effective way to determine R0 for Markovian epidemics.
  • This approach enhances the analysis of infectious disease dynamics in heterogeneous populations.