Discrete-time S-I-S models with complex dynamics

C. Castillo-Chavez, A. A. Yakubu

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Abstract

A discrete-time susceptible-infected-susceptible (S-I-S) epidemic model was studied. It included populations with potentially complex chaotic dynamics. The role of reproductive and recruitment regimes including contest and scramble competition on disease dynamics was analyzed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4753-4762
Number of pages10
JournalNonlinear Analysis, Theory, Methods and Applications
Volume47
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chaotic dynamics
  • Contest and scramble competition
  • Discrete-time S-I-S epidemic model
  • Ricker's model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analysis
  • Applied Mathematics

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