The Ro of Ebola has been estimated to be somewhere between 1.5 and 2. See graphic below.The number of people that one sick person will infect (on average) is called R₂.Here are the maximum R, values for a few viruses.more contagiousR₂-Hepatitis C (2) Ebola (2)HIV (4)SARS (4)Mumps (10)Measles (18)****What percentage of the population would have to be vaccinated to stop the spread of Ebola if it wereto be introduced to a new continent?a. 33-50%O b. >99%C. 75-99%d. 66-75%e. <33%

Transmission of Ebola virus to new continent.

The Ro of Ebola has been estimated to be somewhere between 1.5 and 2. See graphic below. The number of people that one sick person will infect (on average) is called R.. Here are the maximum R. values for a few viruses. more contagious Hepatitis C (2) Ebola (2) HIV (4) SARS (4) Mumps (10) Measles (18) What percentage of the population would have to be vaccinated to stop the spread of Ebola if it were to be introduced to a new continent? a. 33-50% b. >99% c. 75-99% d. 66-75% e. <33%

The Ro of Ebola has been estimated to be somewhere between 1.5 and 2. See graphic below. The number of people that one sick person will infect (on average) is called R.. Here are the maximum R. values for a few viruses. more contagious Hepatitis C (2) Ebola (2) HIV (4) SARS (4) Mumps (10) Measles (18) What percentage of the population would have to be vaccinated to stop the spread of Ebola if it were to be introduced to a new continent? a. 33-50% b. >99% c. 75-99% d. 66-75% e. <33%

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter12: Body Defenses

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