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Table 1 Fitted (λ, k10, k60) and unfitted (σ, ϒ, ke) model parameters. MLE parameter values and ranges are shown for fitted parameters. R0 values are cluster specific and therefore omitted

From: Heterogeneity in transmission parameters of hookworm infection within the baseline data from the TUMIKIA study in Kenya

Parameter

Definition

Fitted

MLE value

Range

λ

No. of eggs per fertilized female worm

Yes

3.06

2.2–3.06

k L

Aggregation at 10% prevalence

Yes

0.048

0.03–0.048

k U

Aggregation at 60% prevalence

Yes

0.278

0.14–0.278

σ

Adult worm life expectancy

No

2 years

–

Ï’

Density dependence fecundity

No

0.01

–

k e

Aggregation of egg output

No

0.8

–