Table 1 Descriptions and values of all parameters used in the model simulation
From: Analysis and forecast of dengue incidence in urban Colombo, Sri Lanka
Parameter | Definition | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
βh | transmission rate for vector to host | 0.75 | [39] |
βv | transmission rate for host to vector | 0.375 | [39] |
μh | reproduction and mortality rate of host | \(\frac {1}{75 \hspace {4pt} \text {years}}\) | [40] |
μv | reproduction and mortality rate of vector | \(\frac {1}{4 \hspace {4pt} \text {days}}\) | [39] |
γh | recovery rate of host | \(\frac {1}{14 \hspace {4pt} \text {days}}\) | [39] |