Contact Patterns Drive Age-Structured Transmission Dynamics and Seasonality of Scarlet Fever

The transmission rate in Shanghai shows strong age heterogeneity and school-driven seasonality. Children aged 7-9 years are the highest-risk group, and interventions should target them during periods of high R0(t).

Authors

Jing He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1954-2892)
Jijun Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2919-6559)

Institutions

Qingdao University (CN)

Publication Details

Journal: Pathogens
Published: 2026-03-09
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15030296
Primary Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases
Type: article
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Contact Patterns Drive Age-Structured Transmission Dynamics and Seasonality of Scarlet Fever

Jing He, Jijun Zhao

Mar 9, 2026

Pathogens

Vector-borne infectious diseases

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Contact Patterns Drive Age-Structured Transmission Dynamics and Seasonality of Scarlet Fever

Jing He, Jijun Zhao

March 9, 2026article en

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PathogensVol. 15(3)

Qingdao University (CN)

Good health and well-being

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Vector-borne infectious diseases

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