I am trying to find a way to plot a disease transmission tree that allows me to:
- plot the tree over a timeline (a timeline spanning 2 months)
- specify the shape and colour of the nodes in the tree (so that you can easily identify which nodes belong to the same household for example)
- format the link between the nodes (dashed lines, two way arrows, solid lines...etc.)
- plot "stray branches" that aren't linked to the root/parent node.
The dataset I am working with is relatively small (22 nodes) so I don't mind working with a package that is a bit fiddly!
I have thought about using phylogeny trees, but I'm uncertain whether they will allow me to plot stray nodes. Which package would be most suitable for this task?
Thanks!
