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A Caution Against Monstrosity Language in Virology Communications

Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice

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Abstract

Science Communication, Ahead of Print.
This article cautions against using the metaphor of a monster to refer to viruses in virology research, public health campaigns, and science communications for the public. In some circumstances, the harms of the fear invoked by this metaphor may outweigh ...