Journal of
Microbiology and Antimicrobials

  • Abbreviation: J. Microbiol. Antimicrob.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2308
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMA
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 166

Full Length Research Paper

Molecular distribution of Plasmodium falciparum antimalarial drug resistance genes in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria

Terver Mark Akindigh
  • Terver Mark Akindigh
  • Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Danaan Anthony Dakul
  • Danaan Anthony Dakul
  • Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Georgina Samuel Mwansat
  • Georgina Samuel Mwansat
  • Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Stephen Oguche
  • Stephen Oguche
  • Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Ogwuche Joseph Abba
  • Ogwuche Joseph Abba
  • Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Umar Uzal
  • Umar Uzal
  • Department of Microbiology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
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Dinchi Tyem
  • Dinchi Tyem
  • Biotechnology Unit, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Davou Dung Pam
  • Davou Dung Pam
  • Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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David Oguche
  • David Oguche
  • Department of Computer Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Hayward Babale Mafuyai
  • Hayward Babale Mafuyai
  • Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 April 2023
  •  Accepted: 18 September 2023
  •  Published: 31 January 2024

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