Models of Viral Population Dynamics

Curr Top Microbiol Immunol. 2016:392:277-302. doi: 10.1007/82_2015_458.

Abstract

Models of viral population dynamics have contributed enormously to our understanding of the pathogenesis and transmission of several infectious diseases, the coevolutionary dynamics of viruses and their hosts, the mechanisms of action of drugs, and the effectiveness of interventions. In this chapter, we review major advances in the modeling of the population dynamics of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and briefly discuss adaptations to other viruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-HIV Agents / pharmacology
  • HIV / classification
  • HIV / drug effects
  • HIV / genetics*
  • HIV / physiology
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / virology*
  • Humans
  • Models, Genetic*
  • Population Dynamics

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents