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, intensity and associated risk factors for Toxocara canis infection in Nigerian dogs

Akeredolu A. B.
  • Akeredolu A. B.
  • Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Sowemimo O. A.
  • Sowemimo O. A.
  • Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 15 May 2014
  •  Accepted: 15 July 2014
  •  Published: 31 August 2014

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