Global dynamics of a latent HIV infection model with general incidence function and multiple delays

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a latent HIV infection model with general incidence function and multiple delays. We derive the positivity and boundedness of solutions, as well as the existence and local stability of the infection-free and infected equilibria. By constructing Lyapunov functionals, we establish the global stability of the equilibria based on the basic reproduction number. We further study the global dynamics of this model with Holling type-Ⅱ incidence function through numerical simulations. Our results improve and generalize some existing ones. The results show that the prolonged time delay period of the maturation of the newly produced viruses may lead to the elimination of the viruses.