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Simulation of the spread of infectious diseases in a geographical environment. 模拟传染病在地理环境中的传播。

Science in China. Series D, Earth Sciences / Chinese Academy of Sciences Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-02-26 DOI: 10.1007/s11430-009-0044-9

ShaoBo Zhong, QuanYi Huang, DunJiang Song

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