R* is the number of people likely to be infected by an index case. Most cases relate to bites from insects or contacts with infected animals. Human to human spread is uncommon and usually involves a very sick case, so the R* is low and its spread will be quite slow
I'll tell you one thing. NEVER. AGAIN. EVER.
It would not surprise me for some jackwagon to read your article and sound the alarm to the msm. Not one bit.
R* is the number of people likely to be infected by an index case. Most cases relate to bites from insects or contacts with infected animals. Human to human spread is uncommon and usually involves a very sick case, so the R* is low and its spread will be quite slow
"The organism itself has a fundamental biological R0 limit." Please elaborate. What limits it?
I think it is because person become ill very fast and it limits opportunities for contacts