Question: If virus X has an R 0 ( basic reproduction number ) of 1 . And virus Z has an R 0 of 2 .

If virus X has an R0(basic reproduction number) of 1. And virus Z has an R0of 2.5. Assuming each produces an acute infection, which virus would lack effective transmission and eventually go extinct?
Virus X
Virus Z
Neither, based on this information alone.

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