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

Development and evaluation of a novel slide flocculation test using rat liver tissue homogenate as antibody binding surface for onchocerciasis screening

Osue H. O.*
  • Osue H. O.*
  • Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis (and Onchocerciasis) Research, No. 1 Surame Road, Unguwar Rimi GRA, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Inabo H. I.
  • Inabo H. I.
  • Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Yakubu S. E.
  • Yakubu S. E.
  • Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Audu P. A.
  • Audu P. A.
  • Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lokoja, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.
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Mamman M.
  • Mamman M.
  • Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis (and Onchocerciasis) Research, No. 1 Surame Road, Unguwar Rimi GRA, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 08 July 2015
  •  Accepted: 19 April 2016
  •  Published: 30 November 2016

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