International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Full Length Research Paper

Parental perceptions and home management of pyrexia in children in a malaria endemic area

Ebidor Ufoumanefe Lawani
  • Ebidor Ufoumanefe Lawani
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University. Wilberforce Island. Amassoma. Nigeria.
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Augustine Oziegbe Akhogba
  • Augustine Oziegbe Akhogba
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science. Federal Medical Centre. Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 22 December 2014
  •  Published: 28 February 2015

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