RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The ABC of terms used in mathematical models of infectious diseases JF Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health JO J Epidemiol Community Health FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 87 OP 94 DO 10.1136/jech.2009.097113 VO 65 IS 1 A1 Sharmistha Mishra A1 David N Fisman A1 Marie-Claude Boily YR 2011 UL http://jech.bmj.com/content/65/1/87.abstract AB Mathematical models that incorporate a dynamic risk of infection figure prominently in the study of infectious diseases epidemiology as a tool to inform public health policy. In recent years, their use has expanded to address methodological questions, inform and validate study design and evaluate interventions. This glossary briefly highlights the applications of transmission dynamics modelling, explains different modelling methodologies and defines commonly encountered terms to provide an introductory and conceptual understanding of the vocabulary and frameworks used in the literature.