International Journal of Tropical Medicine

Year: 2012
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Page No. 49 - 52

Dual Infection with Typhoid and Malaria in Febrile Patients in Ikare Akoko, Nigeria

Authors : Esohe Amanda Igharo, Favour Osazuwa , Segun Abiodun Ajayi , Abiemwense Ebueku and Osariemen Igbinigie

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