Table 3 Parameter values for the Ascaris stochastic simulations of MDA impact (from [33])

Basic reproductive number, R₀

2.12

Density dependent fecundity parameter, ɣ

0.07

Parasite life expectancy in the human host, L

1 year

Negative binomial parameter, k

0.9

Mixing transmission parameter, β_ij (Pre-SAC; SAC; Adults)

0.22; 1.88; 0.53

Drug efficacy

0.99