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

Urinary tract infection amongst pregnant women in Amassoma, Southern Nigeria

Lawani Ebidor U*.
  • Lawani Ebidor U*.
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences. Niger Delta University. Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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Alade Tolulope
  • Alade Tolulope
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences. Niger Delta University. Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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Oyelaran Deborah
  • Oyelaran Deborah
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences. Niger Delta University. Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 12 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 19 January 2015
  •  Published: 11 February 2015

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