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Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology Volume 103, 2009 - Issue 4
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Seroprevalence of human infection with Toxoplasma gondii and the associated risk factors, in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria

J. KamaniParasitology Division National Veterinary Research Institute, P.M.B. 01, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria
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A. U. ManiDepartment of Veterinary Medicine University of Maiduguri, P.M.B. 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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G. O. EgwuDepartment of Veterinary Medicine University of Maiduguri, P.M.B. 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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H. A. KumsheDepartment of Veterinary Medicine University of Maiduguri, P.M.B. 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Pages 317-321 | Published online: 18 Jul 2013

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