African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5238

Full Length Research Paper

Bacteriological and physicochemical qualities of traditionally dry-salted Pebbly fish (Alestes baremoze) sold in different markets of West Nile Region, Uganda

N. Kasozi
  • N. Kasozi
  • Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P. O. Box 219, Arua, Uganda.
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V. T. Namulawa
  • V. T. Namulawa
  • Aquaculture Research and Development Center, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P. O. Box 530, Kampala, Uganda.
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G. I. Degu
  • G. I. Degu
  • Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P. O. Box 219, Arua, Uganda.
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C. D. Kato
  • C. D. Kato
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7067, Kampala, Uganda.
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J. Mukalazi
  • J. Mukalazi
  • Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P. O. Box 219, Arua, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 07 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 16 June 2016
  •  Published: 21 July 2016

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