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

Efficacy of plasma micro broth dilution assay for antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida albicans

Fon E. F.
  • Fon E. F.
  • Phytobiotechnology Research Foundation Institute, Catholic University of Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Oko A. O.
  • Oko A. O.
  • Department of Biotechology, Ebonyi State University, Abakilaki, Nigeria.
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Chia P. N.
  • Chia P. N.
  • Phytobiotechnology Research Foundation Institute, Catholic University of Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Yongabi K. A.
  • Yongabi K. A.
  • Phytobiotechnology Research Foundation Institute, Catholic University of Bamenda, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 25 May 2018
  •  Accepted: 27 July 2018
  •  Published: 21 August 2018

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