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

Marcantonio, M.; Pascoe, E.L.; Baldacchino, F.A. (2017). Sometimes scientists get the flu. Wrong…!. TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY, 33 (1): 7-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2016.10.005 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/36312

Sometimes scientists get the flu. Wrong…!

Marcantonio, Matteo
Primo
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Pascoe, Emily Louise
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Baldacchino, Frederic Alexandre
Ultimo
2017-01-01

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
Diseases
Pathogen
Scientific communication
Scientific terminology
Settore BIO/07 - ECOLOGIA
2017
Marcantonio, M.; Pascoe, E.L.; Baldacchino, F.A. (2017). Sometimes scientists get the flu. Wrong…!. TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY, 33 (1): 7-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2016.10.005 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/36312
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