Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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The basic reproduction number in epidemiology is called as the basic reproductive ratio and it is denoted as R0. This metric system is beneficial because it helps to determine the status of infectious disease that can be developed in a population. Generally, the value of basic reproduction number R0 is larger to manage the epidemic.

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