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The basic reproductive number (R0) of some human infectious agents (adapted from Reference102 with additional references as indicated)
| Infectious disease | Basic reproductive number (R0) |
|---|---|
| Measles | 15–17 |
| Whooping cough | 15–17 |
| Chickenpox103 | 10–12 |
| Mumps | 10–12 |
| Rubella | 7–8 |
| Diphtheria | 5–6 |
| Poliomyelitis | 5–6 |
| Smallpox103 | 4–7 |
| Influenza99, 100, 101 | 1.68–20 |
| SARS104, 105 | 2–3 |
SARS, severe acute respiratory syndrome.
