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

Role of mass gatherings in transmission of respiratory tract infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae

Hamdi M. Al-Said
  • Hamdi M. Al-Said
  • Microbiology Department, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia.
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  •  Received: 21 February 2021
  •  Accepted: 22 April 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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