Leiden University Scholarly Publications

Gorbalenya, A.E.; Perlman, S. 2023

What's what in a pandemic? Virus, disease, and societal disaster must be differentiated

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Viruses, the diseases they can trigger, and the possible associated societal disaster represent different entities. To engage with the complexities of viral pandemics, we need to recognize each... Show moreViruses, the diseases they can trigger, and the possible associated societal disaster represent different entities. To engage with the complexities of viral pandemics, we need to recognize each entity by using a distinctive name. Show less