Correction: Polarized Cell Division of Chlamydia trachomatis.

Plos Pathogens
|August 31, 2016
PubMed
Summary

This study corrects a previously published article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and referencing for scientific research. This is important for maintaining the integrity of scientific literature.

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