Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 202

Full Length Research Paper

A comparative study on the prevalence of intestinal helminthes among rural and sub-urban pupils in Gwagwada, Nigeria

Auta, T.
  • Auta, T.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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Wartu, J. R.
  • Wartu, J. R.
  • Department of Microbiology, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria.
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Bawa, J. A.
  • Bawa, J. A.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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Jabbi, A. M.
  • Jabbi, A. M.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 31 May 2014
  •  Accepted: 26 June 2014
  •  Published: 30 June 2014

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