International Journal of Tropical Medicine

Year: 2012
Volume: 7
Issue: 2
Page No. 69 - 73

Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosoma haematobium among Residents of Gwong and Kabong in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

Authors : A. Dawet, C.B. Benjamin and D.P. Yakubu

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