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

Bacterial load reduction efficacy, acceptability and cost benefit of a locally produced Hand sanitizer in a tertiary Hospital in Uyo, Nigeria

Ekuma, Agantem E.
  • Ekuma, Agantem E.
  • Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
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Oloyede, Iso P.
  • Oloyede, Iso P.
  • Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
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Akinjogunla, Olajide J.
  • Akinjogunla, Olajide J.
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
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Akpan, Richard
  • Akpan, Richard
  • Department of Pharmacy, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 23 August 2021
  •  Accepted: 16 May 2022
  •  Published: 31 July 2022

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