Vectorial capacity, basic reproduction number, force of infection and all that: formal notation to complete and adjust their classical concepts and equations

a dimensional analysis of the classical equations related to the dynamics of vector-borne infections is presented. it is provided a formal notation to complete the expressions for the ross' threshold theorem, the macdonald's basic reproduction "rate" and sporozoite "rate", garret-jones' vectorial capacity and dietz-molineaux-thomas' force of infection. the analysis was intended to provide a formal notation that complete the classical equations proposed by these authors.