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

Distribution of β-Lactam resistant Gram-negative bacteria isolated from clinical and environmental sources in two tertiary hospitals in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Florence Bose Omoregbe
  • Florence Bose Omoregbe
  • Department of Microbiology, College of Science, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B.2373 Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Obasola Ezekiel Fagade
  • Obasola Ezekiel Fagade
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 12 February 2020
  •  Accepted: 07 May 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2020

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