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

Geohelminths contaminating edible raw vegetables sold in markets and irrigation sites in Katsina Northwest Nigeria

Nkiru Charity Eberemu
  • Nkiru Charity Eberemu
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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Timothy Auta
  • Timothy Auta
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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Salihu Shehu
  • Salihu Shehu
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 November 2023
  •  Accepted: 26 March 2024
  •  Published: 30 April 2024

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