Mathematical modeling of 2014 Ebola outbreak

Abstract

In this paper, we analyze a modification of a compartmental model for Ebola disease previously introduced in the literature. For this initial model, the basic reproduction number is obtained. Moreover, a new dimensionless model is introduced. For this new model, we analyze the local stability and obtain the basic reproduction number. Finally, a fractional analogue of the dimensionless model is presented. Some numerical experiments are also included. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.