Transmission dynamics of a zoonotic pathogen within and between wildlife host species

摘要: The transmission dynamics of the cowpox virus infection have been quantified in two mixed populations bank voles (Clethrionomys glareolus) and wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus), through analyses detailed time-series numbers susceptible, infectious newly infected individuals. is a zoonosis which circulates these rodent hosts has shown to an adverse effect on reproductive output. within species best described as frequency dependent rather than density dependent, contrary 'mass action' assumption most previous studies, both theoretical empirical. Estimation coefficient for each population also allows annual seasonal variations be investigated analysis regression residuals. Transmission between host found negligible despite their close cohabitation. consequences this combining ability zoonotic reservoirs, apparent competition hosts, are discussed.