The Zika Virus – what do you need to know?

zik-world-map_active_01-26-2016_web_2 — Countries and territories with active Zika virus transmission (CDC)

The more I read up on a topic, the more complicated it ends up being. As you start trying to unravel the ball of yarn, every thread leads to three more, and each of those lead to three more. The Zika virus has highlighted that in a very tangible way.

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Mr Epidemiology

Atif completed his Masters and PhD in Epidemiology at Queen’s University, and currently works in health services research in Toronto, Canada as an epidemiologist. While his research examines the health of Canadians, he is also heavily involved in science outreach and communication. You can connect with him on Twitter @DrEpid

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January 31, 2016

PLoS - Public Health

Determinants of health, epidemiology, Health systems, History of Public Health, infectious disease, Maternal health, public health

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