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

Biochemical, haematological and histological effects following Escravos crude oil ingestion by Chinchilla rabbits

Jude Ogechukwu Okoye
  • Jude Ogechukwu Okoye
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Histopathology Unit, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, P. M. B. 5001, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Anthony Ajuluchukwu Ngokere
  • Anthony Ajuluchukwu Ngokere
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Histopathology Unit, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, P. M. B. 5001, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Chizoba Okechukwu Okeke
  • Chizoba Okechukwu Okeke
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Haematology Unit, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, P. M. B. 5001, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 28 January 2014
  •  Published: 28 February 2014

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