The Transmission Coefficient of the Hypothetical Disease Dirks Fever Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

The transmission coefficient of the hypothetical disease Dirks fever is 0.8. If the combined death and recovery rate is 0.4, what is the threshold density for Dirks fever?

• A) 0.32
• B) 0.5
• C) 0.8
• D) 4

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