Pok émon Go and Exposure to Mosquito-Borne Diseases: How Not to Catch ‘Em All

In conclusion, as millions of people continue to explore augmented reality games such as Pokémon Go each day, it will be important for public health officials and others to think creatively about how to minimize risks and maximize opportunities associated with this fundamentally new and distinct activity. Competing Interest Statement The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. Ethics Statement The individuals in this manuscript have given written informed consent (as outlined in PLOS consent form) to publish these case details. Corresponding Author Rachel Oidtman, E-mail: roidtman@nd.edu Alex Perkins, E-mail: taperkins@nd.edu Data Availability Statement Data provided by: https://mapokemon.com from Alexander Wigmore
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