What are Some Examples of Non-Linear Dynamics in Disease Spread?
Non-linear dynamics can manifest in various ways during disease outbreaks: - Threshold Effects: Small changes in parameters (like the contact rate) can lead to significant changes in the epidemic curve. - Oscillations: Diseases may exhibit cyclic patterns, such as annual flu seasons or multi-year cycles in measles outbreaks. - Chaos: In some cases, the spread of a disease can show chaotic behavior, making long-term prediction challenging.
