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

Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among primary school pupils in Ipogun, Ondo State, Nigeria

Mobolanle Oladipo Oniya
  • Mobolanle Oladipo Oniya
  • Parasitology, Environmental Biology and Public Health Unit, Department of Biology, School of Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Oluwasegun John Jegede
  • Oluwasegun John Jegede
  • Parasitology, Environmental Biology and Public Health Unit, Department of Biology, School of Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 20 January 2020
  •  Accepted: 19 March 2020
  •  Published: 28 February 2021

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