A mathematical model for combating HIV/AIDS in southern africa: WILL multiple strategies work?

Journal of Biological Systems

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 357-372

  Nyabadza, Farai ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA   (Botswana)

Author keywords

Basic Reproduction Number; Endemic Equilibrium; Prevention Strategies; Stability

Indexed keywords

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS;

EID: 33748549599     PISSN: 02183390     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1142/S0218339006001866     Document Type: Article

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