Ülekanduvus
Ülekanduvus, often translated as transmissibility or infectivity, is a concept in epidemiology that describes the ease with which an infectious disease can spread from one host to another. It is a crucial factor in determining the potential for an outbreak and the effectiveness of control measures.
Several factors influence a pathogen's ülekanduvus. These include the mode of transmission, such as direct contact,
Ülekanduvus is often quantified using the basic reproduction number, denoted as R0. R0 represents the average