African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5254

Full Length Research Paper

Antifungal susceptibility pattern and identification of Candida species in women of child-bearing age suffering from malaria, typhoid and diabetes in Nsukka, Nigeria

Emmanuela I. Nwoko
  • Emmanuela I. Nwoko
  • Department of Human Kinetics and Physical Education, Public Health Unit, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Anthony C. Mgbeahuruike
  • Anthony C. Mgbeahuruike
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Ejike E. Ugwuijem
  • Ejike E. Ugwuijem
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Onwumere S. Idolor
  • Onwumere S. Idolor
  • Department of Agricultural Technology, School of Agriculture, Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 24 November 2018
  •  Accepted: 11 April 2019
  •  Published: 28 May 2019

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