Table 4. Cholera model parameters and values.
Parameter | Symbol | Value | Source |
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Natural human birth and death rate | μ | 61.2 years | 35 |
Concentration of V. cholerae in the environment | κ | 106 cells/ml | 36 |
Rate of contribution to V. cholerae in the aquatic environment | χ | 10 cells/ml-day/person | 36 |
Rate of recovery from cholera | γ | (5 day) −1 | 37 |
Death rate of vibrios in the environment | δ | (30 day) −1 | 37 |