African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5211

Full Length Research Paper

A retrospective study of antibiotic sensitivity pattern of uropathogens in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Michael P. Okoh
  • Michael P. Okoh
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
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Halima M. Habi
  • Halima M. Habi
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
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Salamatu S. Machunga-Mambula
  • Salamatu S. Machunga-Mambula
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 September 2017
  •  Accepted: 30 November 2017
  •  Published: 14 December 2017

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