Universal Behavior in a
Generalized Model of Contagion
Outline
Motivation
What do we mean by
“contagion”?
What kinds of contagion are
there?
Classes of Contagion Models
Graphically:
The Problem
Model Description
Model Description
Infection probability
Dose Response Examples
Recovery and
Re-Susceptibility
Steady-State Dynamics
Collective Dynamics
Results:
1. Homogeneous
Systems
Graphically
2. Heterogeneous Systems
Graphically
Transitions Between Classes
Graphically
Hybrid Classes
Example of Hybrid Class (I
and III)
More Hybrid Classes
Conclusions
Importance of Pk
Problems and Extensions
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