African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Pathological effects of staphylococcal species (S. aureus, S. xylosus and S. lentus) on some visceral organs (liver, kidney and bladder) of wistar rats following intraperitoneal inoculation

Onyebueke Ebere Adaeze
  • Onyebueke Ebere Adaeze
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Onyemelukwe Ngozi Felicia
  • Onyemelukwe Ngozi Felicia
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Achukwu Peter Uwadiegwu
  • Achukwu Peter Uwadiegwu
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Onuba Augustine Chukwudum
  • Onuba Augustine Chukwudum
  • Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 16 August 2017
  •  Accepted: 12 January 2018
  •  Published: 28 February 2018

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