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Table 2 Estimation of the reproduction numbers R 0 for MDA + and MDA − piglets using the best model (model 2)

From: Maternally-derived antibodies do not prevent transmission of swine influenza A virus between pigs

 

Shedding period (days)

Direct transmission rate β (days −1 )

Susceptibility

factor σ

R0

MDA+ piglets

6.1 [5.9–6.4]a

2.43 [1.09–4.23]a

0.39 [0.21–0.70]

14.8 [6.4–27.1]

MDA− piglets

–

5.8 [1.4–18.9]

  1. a Overall population estimate applying to both groups.
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Veterinary Research

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