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Some new directions for research in epidemic models.

IMA J Math Appl Med Biol. 1984;1(3):267-76. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/88315925
Aron JL; Schwartz IB; Biostatistics Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda,; Maryland 20205.

Abstract: Problems requiring further development of epidemic theory are discussed. One important area is the association between progressive disease and horizontally-transmitted agents, as in, e.g., the current epidemic of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) which has been linked to spread of a virus. Models of disease transmission must be combined with models of disease progression. More work is also needed to explain why the annual incidence of some diseases fluctuates dramatically, often in regular cycles, rather than stabilizing at a predictable level.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/TRANSMISSION Biometry *Epidemiology Human *Models, Theoretical JOURNAL ARTICLE

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