Expression of concern
Rickettsia Species in African Anopheles Mosquitoes
Paper Information
Record ID:
45418
Publication Date:
October 30, 2012
Retraction Date:
December 13, 2022
(2.9 years years ago)
Subjects:
Institution:
Aix Marseille Université, URMITE, UM63, CNRS 7278, IRD 198, Inserm 1095, Marseille, FranceCountry:
🇫🇷 FranceArticle Type:
Publisher:
PLoS
Open Access:
Yes
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Retraction PubMed ID:
Expression of concern Details
Retraction Reason:
Nature of Retraction:
Expression of concern
Retraction Notice:
10.1371/journal.pone.0278001Citations (71)
71
Total Citations7
Post-Retraction(9.9%)
63
Pre-Retraction1
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After 2+ years
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Quick Stats
Total Citations:
71
Years Since Retraction:
2.9 years
Open Access:
Yes
Last Checked:
Jul 24, 2025