The basic reproduction number (R₀) of measles is approximately 12-18. What does this mean in terms of disease transmission?...

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The basic reproduction number (R₀) of measles is approximately 12-18. What does this mean in terms of disease transmission?

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Each infected person infects 12-18 people in a fully susceptible population

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The disease will be eliminated if 12-18% of the population is vaccinated

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The case fatality rate is 12-18%

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The incubation period is 12-18 days

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Twelve to eighteen genotypes of measles virus exist

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Basic Reproduction Number