International Journal of Tropical Medicine
Year: 2012 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 49-52
DOI: 10.3923/ijtmed.2012.49.52
Dual Infection with Typhoid and Malaria in Febrile Patients in Ikare Akoko, Nigeria
Esohe Amanda Igharo, Favour Osazuwa , Segun Abiodun Ajayi , Abiemwense Ebueku and Osariemen Igbinigie
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