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Correction to: Meningomyeloradiculitis following yellow fever 17D vaccination: a case report

Rody El Nawar1,2, Perrine Bayle3, Andrei Girbovan4

  • 1Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Centre Hospitalier de Versailles, 177 Rue de Versailles, 78150 Le Chesnay, Versailles, France. roudynawar@hotmail.com.

Journal of Neurovirology
|September 19, 2018
PubMed

Insights

An error correction in a case report indicates that four plasma exchanges, not two, led to slight improvements in upper-limb motor function for a patient. This highlights the potential impact of treatment intensity on neurological recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Medical Error Correction

Context:

  • Correction of a published clinical case report.
  • Addresses a specific sentence in the Case Report section regarding treatment efficacy.
  • Focuses on the impact of plasma exchange therapy.

Purpose:

  • To correct a factual error in the scientific literature.
  • To accurately represent the patient's treatment outcome.
  • To ensure the reliability of published medical data.

Summary:

  • The original article incorrectly stated two plasma exchanges were administered.
  • The corrected text clarifies that four plasma exchanges were performed.
  • This change impacts the interpretation of treatment effectiveness for upper-limb motor function.

Impact:

  • Ensures accurate reporting of clinical trial data.
  • Prevents misinterpretation of treatment efficacy in similar neurological conditions.
  • Maintains the integrity of scientific records for future research and clinical practice.

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