From bebf568b302c64244acbb7a7bf7cb2e777ed62dc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Guido Espana Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024 16:08:59 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Draft description --- examples/basic_infection/README.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) create mode 100644 examples/basic_infection/README.md diff --git a/examples/basic_infection/README.md b/examples/basic_infection/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a8a27b36 --- /dev/null +++ b/examples/basic_infection/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Infection model: constant force of infection +The purpose of this example is to model the infection process in a homogeneous population assuming a constant force of infection, such as from the environment. + +## Entities, states and variables + +- individuals: represent people in a population who can have three states representing their infection status: susceptible, infected, or recovered. + - susceptible: individuals with this status can be infected + - infected: represents active infection. In this model, infected individuals are not able to transmit to others. After a recovery period, infected individuals update their status to recovered. + - recovered: represents recovery from infection. Individuals with this state are not able to get infected. +- variables: + - force of infection: rate at which susceptible individuals become infected + - infected period: time that an individual spends from infection to recovery + +## Process overview +```{mermaid} +flowchart LR +A(Susceptible) -> B(Infected) -> C(Recovered) +```