Endemic mansonellosis in Emohua Local Government Area, Nigeria: human parasitaemia and Culicoides biting patterns
Background & objectives: The study was aimed at elucidating the prevalence and intensity of Mansonellaperstans microfilaraemia in the Emohua Local Government Area, Nigeria, and ascertaining the abundance,circadian, and the annual biting patterns of the Culicoides vector.Methods: Thick smear of 5...
Main Author: | E.C. Uttah, S. Etim, C. Okonofua & O.E. Effiom |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Vector Borne Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/481041.pdf |
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