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A standard form for the Kermack-McKendrick epidemic equations

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The classical epidemic equations of Kermack and McKendrick are cast into dimensionless form. This allows discussion of the assumptions underlying the standard approximate solutions.

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  1. Mathematics Department, Monash University, Clayton, Australia

    Michael A. B. Deakin

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Deakin, M.A.B. A standard form for the Kermack-McKendrick epidemic equations. Bltn Mathcal Biology 37, 91–95 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02463496

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