The race between contact tracing and transmission: A framework for resource allocation during an emerging pathogen epidemic

ABSTRACT

B Background: b The epidemics of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong generates the need to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures. B Methods and materials b An individual-based mathematical model was developed alongside a resource-constrained contact tracing process for SARS outbreak. B Conclusion: b An improved understanding of the transmission dynamics of the SARS outbreak under different scenarios of contact tracing approach helps design the optimal control strategies with the given resources to control new emerging disease in the future. [Extracted from the article] Copyright of International Journal of Infectious Diseases is the property of Elsevier B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)