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Remember to only use first names and first initial of last names. Ana** Brandon** **Name of Disease** Please give the name of the DISEASE not the name of the microbe (example: The Cold, not Rhinovirus) =**Hantavirus**= Here you need to tell that it is caused by a virus, bacteria, parasite, contagion, mutagen and then give the name of the microbe itself (example: The common cold is caused by the virus Rhinovirus)
 * Group Members **
 * Jasmine
 * Tyler
 * Caused by (give the type and name of the microbe) **
 * Hantavirus is caused Pulmonary Syndrome**

Describe what this disease does to the human body. Include CITED photographs.http://medicalimages.allrefer.com/large/hanta-virus.jpg
 * Effects of This Disease **
 * It effect lungs causes breathing problems. **

** Disease Tran** **smission** Describe how the disease is transmitted throughout the human population. Rodents shed the virus in their urine, droppings,and saliva.

Tell your audience where in the world most of the people who suffer from the disease your group picked are located. Are they in Africa, are they in Germany, is it a worldwide pandemic? =**Hantavirus are found world-wide and are associated with two severe disease syndromes. hemorrhagic fever and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.**=
 * Location of Highest Percentage of Population Affected **

What group of people are mostly affected by the disease your group has chosen? Young children, elderly, adults, people who have certain jobs?
 * Portion of Population Affected **

**The mostly affected is younger people than older people.**
Describe any current treatment methods that are being used to help stop the spread of, treat, or cure the disease.
 * Current Treatment Methods **

**There is no treatment and cure or vaccine for hantavirus infection.**
Give a convincing argument WHY your group should be awarded this money to continue funding research for this disease.
 * Convincing Reasons Why This Disease Deserves Funding the Most **