Knowledge of mange among Masai pastoralists in Kenya.

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Published in PLoS One on August 17, 2012

Authors

Francis Gakuya1, Jackson Ombui, Jorg Heukelbach, Ndichu Maingi, Gerald Muchemi, William Ogara, Domnic Mijele, Samer Alasaad

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Veterinary and Capture Services, Kenya Wildlife Service, Nairobi, Kenya.

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