OUTBREAK OF THE EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE IN GUINEA WHERE ECOLOGY MEETS ECONOMY

DEPENDENT VARIABLE First introduced in region of Gueckedou in Guinea’s remote southeastern forest region Zaire Ebola virus species, most lethal Ebola virus known Five different species of Ebola virus associated with consistent case fatality and identified target area

INDEPENDENT VARIABLES EXAMINED & IMPORTANCE TO POLITICAL SCIENTISTS AND HUMANITY Migration and exposure of Fruit Bats Poor economic development and public health system Poverty encourages people to expand their travel for food and resources to live Increase in mortality rate Worldwide transmission

FINDINGS AND SIGNIFICANCE Economic and medically deprived countries are more vulnerable of contracting a disease Less economic, political, and educational resources make it harder for countries to address/respond quickly and efficiently Infected persons crossing borders Poor inter-governmental coordination Language barriers Life expectancy and GNI Prevent, control the rate of infection, and quick international response