Mathematical model and analysis of hepatitis B virus transmission dynamics

Abstract

Hepatitis B is a liver infection induced by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). In this paper, the dynamics involved in the transmission of HBV is mathematically formulated with considerations of different populations of individuals. The role of HBV vaccination of new born babies and the treatment of infected individuals in controlling the transmission are factored into the model. The model in this study is based on the standard SEIR model.