Yellow fever outbreaks and Twitter: Rumors and misinformation
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Ebola, Twitter, and misinformation: a dangerous combination?
The recent Ebola outbreak in west Africa has affected countries deeply in need of foreign aid. People desperately need correct information on how to prevent and treat Ebola. Despite the poverty, the increasing spread of computers, tablets, and smartphones in the region creates an opportunity for the rapid dissemination of information through the internet and social media, but there is no guaran...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Infection Control
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0196-6553
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.02.027