Study of the disorder effect on propagation of infectious disease using computer simulation

Authors

  • J. B. dos Santos-Filho Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • T. S. de Araujo Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • D. F. de Albuquerque Departamento de Matemática, Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Keywords:

epidemiology, Monte Carlo, Disorder.

Abstract

The paper proposes a model of propagation of infectious diseases in humans by long-term or intimate contact. We verified how the lattice structure as well as other model parameters influence the propagation velocity and how significant these influences are. 

How to Cite

dos Santos-Filho, J. B., de Araujo, T. S., & de Albuquerque, D. F. (2011). Study of the disorder effect on propagation of infectious disease using computer simulation. Scientia Plena, 4(12). Retrieved from https://scientiaplena.emnuvens.com.br/sp/article/view/727