A mumps model with seasonality in China

• Published in: Infectious disease modelling Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 1 - 11
• Main Authors: Qu, Qianqian, Fang, Cong, Zhang, Le, Jia, Wanru, Weng, Jie, Li, Yong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China Elsevier B.V 01.02.2017; KeAi Publishing; KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
• Subjects: Basic reproduction number; Mumps; Periodic solution; Vaccination; Basic reproduction number; Mumps; Periodic solution; Vaccination

Mumps, an infectious viral disease, classically manifested by inflammation of salivary glands and is best known as a common childhood viral disease with no specific treatment. Although it can be protected by vaccine, there are more than 100,000 reported mumps cases according to the Chinese Center fo...