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Gynaecology

High prevalence of male infertility in southeastern Nigeria

JI Ikechebelu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
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JIB Adinma Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
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EF Orie Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
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SO Ikegwuonu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Silgrey Royal Hospital, Awka
Pages 657-659 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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