Zika virus and birth defects: correlation or causation?. Issue 3 (6th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hassad, Rossi A.
• Is Part Of: Significance. Volume 13:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 14
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2016-06-06
• Subjects: Statistics -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 001.422
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-9713.2016.00913.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-9705

Abstract

Abstract : Earlier this year, World Health Organization experts said that "a causal relationship between Zika infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected, though not yet scientifically proven". How might scientists prove such a link? Abstract : In this issue, we ask: World Health Organization experts say "a causal relationship between Zika infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected, though not yet scientifically proven". How might scientists prove such a link?