Expression of concern
Tick-Borne Rickettsioses, Neglected Emerging Diseases in Rural Senegal
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45691
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Publication Date:
September 14, 2010
Retraction Date:
December 13, 2022
(2.9 years years ago)
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Institution:
URMITE, UMR IRD 198/CNRS 6236, Medical Faculty, Mediterranean University, Marseille, France and Dakar, SenegalCountry:
🇸🇳 SenegalArticle Type:
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PLoS
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Yes
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Expression of concern Details
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Expression of concern
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0010956Citations (156)
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Quick Stats
Total Citations:
156
Years Since Retraction:
2.9 years
Open Access:
Yes
Last Checked:
Jul 24, 2025