Correction: Molecular and MALDI-TOF identification of ticks and tick-associated bacteria in Mali

Key Points

• The aim is to correct previous findings on the identification of ticks and tick-associated bacteria in Mali using molecular techniques.
• Utilized molecular methods for the identification of ticks.
• Employed MALDI-TOF techniques for bacterial identification.
• Correction adjusts previously reported taxonomic classifications of ticks.
• Identified additional tick-associated bacteria previously overlooked.