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

Prevalence of Schistosoma Japonicum infections among field rats (Rattus rattus norvegicus) in schistosoma infested areas of Northern Samar, Philippines

Elnora Marie O. Estopa
  • Elnora Marie O. Estopa
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Eastern Philippines.
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Dionesio A. Estopa
  • Dionesio A. Estopa
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Catarman Northern Samar, Philippines.
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  •  Received: 31 October 2015
  •  Accepted: 18 February 2016
  •  Published: 29 February 2016

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