Modeling Human Papillomavirus With Vaccination

Authors

Meredith Kiefer, The College of Wooster

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, of those who are sexually active, 75% will be infected with HPV at some point in their lifetime. Recent developments have led to a vaccine that prevents associated cancers caused by HPV infections. This thesis develops a dynamical mathematical model representing HPV in a population considering vaccination. Equilibria and bifurcations from the HPV model are then examined.

Advisor

Pasteur, Drew

Department

Mathematics

Recommended Citation

Kiefer, Meredith, "Modeling Human Papillomavirus With Vaccination" (2012). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 943.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/943

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics

Publication Date

2012

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis