Correction: The epidemiology of Mayaro virus in the Americas: A systematic review and key parameter estimates for

Insights

This study corrects a previously published article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and retrieval of scientific information in the field of public health and tropical diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Scientific Publishing

Context:

  • Correction of a previously assigned Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
  • Ensuring accurate referencing for scientific literature.
  • Maintaining the integrity of published research.

Purpose:

  • To provide the correct DOI for the article.
  • To facilitate proper citation and access to the research.
  • To rectify an error in the scientific record.

Summary:

  • The article DOI 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009418 has been corrected.
  • This ensures that readers and databases can accurately locate and cite the intended publication.
  • Accurate DOIs are crucial for the reproducibility and traceability of scientific findings.

Impact:

  • Improved discoverability of the corrected article.
  • Enhanced reliability of scientific databases and citation indexes.
  • Facilitation of seamless access to research for the scientific community.

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