Lyapunov functions and global stability for SIR, SIRS, and SIS epidemiological models
Authors:
A. Korobeinikov
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Abstract:
Lyapunov functions for classical SIR, SIRS, and SIS epidemiological models are introduced. Global stability of the endemic equilibrium states of the models is thereby established.