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: 208

Full Length Research Paper

Epidemiology of urinary schistosomiasis and knowledge of health personnel in rural communities of South-Western Nigeria

Awosolu O. B.
  • Awosolu O. B.
  • Department of Zoology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 18 May 2016
  •  Published: 31 October 2016

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