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

The value of C–reactive protein in the diagnosis of septicaemia in children with malaria

Emmanuel Eyo Ekanem
  • Emmanuel Eyo Ekanem
  • Department of Paediatrics, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
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Ador John Uniga
  • Ador John Uniga
  • Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Cosmas Akataekwe Obiora
  • Cosmas Akataekwe Obiora
  • Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Angela Ekanem Oyo-Ita
  • Angela Ekanem Oyo-Ita
  • Department of Community Health, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
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Helena Martin Omang
  • Helena Martin Omang
  • Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 19 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 24 November 2017
  •  Published: 31 January 2018

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