International Journal of Tropical Medicine

Year: 2011
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Page No. 85 - 89

Serological Survey of Rift Valley Fever among Sacrifice Animals in Holy Mecca During Pilgrimage Season

Authors : Amr M. Mohamed, Hani Ghazi, Ahmed M. Ashshi, Hani S. Faidah and Esam I. Azhar

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