Table 2 Model parameters and their descriptions.

From: Integrating epidemiological and genetic data with different sampling intensities into a dynamic model of respiratory syncytial virus transmission

Parameter (symbol)

Description

\(\phi_{Y}\)

Coefficients modifying susceptibility to infection by a particular RSV group depending on infection history

\(\phi_{X}\)

Coefficients modifying susceptibility to RSV depending on age

\(\phi_{W}\)

Coefficient modifying susceptibility to a particular RSV group based on shedding status of the heterologous group type

\(\eta_{g}\)

Baseline rate of within household exposure by RSV group, per person per day

\(\psi_{H}\)

Coefficient modifying within household exposure by household size

\(\psi_{I}\)

Coefficients modifying infectiousness by viral load and symptom status

\(\varepsilon_{g}\)

Baseline rate of community exposure by RSV group, per person per day

\(\psi_{E}\)

Coefficients modifying community exposure by age group