What Role Do Super-Spreaders Play in Small World Networks?
In small world networks, certain individuals or nodes have a disproportionately high number of connections. These nodes, often referred to as super-spreaders, are critical in the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. Because they connect many parts of the network, they can facilitate the rapid spread of pathogens. Targeting these super-spreaders for interventions, such as vaccination or quarantine, can be an effective strategy to control outbreaks.
