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

Co-infection of HIV and malaria parasites in pregnant women attending major ante-natal health facilities in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Olusi, T. A.
  • Olusi, T. A.
  • Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, P M B 704, Akure Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Abe, A. F.
  • Abe, A. F.
  • Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, P M B 704, Akure Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 08 May 2014
  •  Accepted: 14 August 2014
  •  Published: 30 September 2014

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