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: 205

Full Length Research Paper

Use of long-lasting insecticidal nets as malaria preventive measure among children 5 years and below, attending the Tubah District Hospital

Nfor Omarine Nlinwe
  • Nfor Omarine Nlinwe
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamenda, P. O. Box 39, Bambili, North West Cameroon. 2Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamenda, P. O. Box 39, Bambili, North West Cameroon.
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Ebanga Echi Joan Eyong
  • Ebanga Echi Joan Eyong
  • Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, The University of Bamenda, P. O. Box 39, Bambili, North West Cameroon.
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Ngenwie Vanessa Tanyi
  • Ngenwie Vanessa Tanyi
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamenda, P. O. Box 39, Bambili, North West Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 20 December 2023
  •  Accepted: 20 March 2024
  •  Published: 30 April 2024

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