Epidemias en la actualidad: de cómo los modelos matemáticos y estadísticos permiten entenderlas, aún a profesionales "adversos" a ellos / Mathematical models to understand pandemics
Rev. méd. Chile
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149(3): 422-432, mar. 2021. graf
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Since the declaration of SARS CoV-2 pandemic, we have witnessed an accelerated increase in new cases, frequently associated with the need for intensive care and mechanical ventilation. In parallel, we have been invaded by many experts in the press and who expose their knowledge on the behavior of epidemics who use concepts that are not always well understood by the medical community. Some concepts should be knowledgeable to understand the epidemic spread. First, the epidemic spread description is not modeled with an exponential curve, but rather with a Gompertz curve. Second, a gamma curve describes the period of contagiousness. Third, the contagion magnitude or rate can be calculated and modeled. Explaining these mathematical concepts in a simple and graphic way will allow readers to understand better what is happening with the current pandemic.
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Asunto principal:
Pandemias
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad de Chile/CL
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