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. 2017 Jan;33(1):7-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2016.10.005. Epub 2016 Nov 14.

Sometimes Scientists Get the Flu. Wrong…!

Matteo Marcantonio  1 , Emily L Pascoe  2 , Frédéric Baldacchino  3
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Sometimes Scientists Get the Flu. Wrong…!

Matteo Marcantonio et al. Trends Parasitol. 2017 Jan.

Abstract

In an international research environment, accurate communication is vital. However, the scientific literature does not always utilise consistent terminology and the misuse of some expressions in epidemiology is rife. We encourage the correct terms to be used appropriately to avoid confusion between scientists, policy makers, and members of the public.

Keywords: disease; pathogen; scientific communication; scientific terminology.

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