👉 Max-infection, also known as maximum infection or peak infection, refers to the highest point of an infectious disease's progression within a population during an outbreak or epidemic. This is the moment when the number of new infections reaches its maximum before beginning to decline. It occurs when the susceptible individuals in a population are fully exposed to the pathogen, and the rate of new infections equals the rate at which existing infections are cleared. Understanding max-infection is crucial for public health officials as it helps in planning interventions, such as vaccination campaigns or quarantine measures, to control the spread of the disease and mitigate its impact.
