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

Urinary schistosomiasis: Water contact frequency and infectivity among school aged pupil/students in Umukabia Community of Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

Iwu, R. U.*
  • Iwu, R. U.*
  • Department of Biology, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.
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Azoro, A. V.
  • Azoro, A. V.
  • Department of Biology, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.
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Onuoha, J. N.
  • Onuoha, J. N.
  • Department of Biology, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 20 March 2015
  •  Published: 30 April 2015

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