Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in certified food-handlers working in food establishments in the City of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Published in J Biomed Res on March 01, 2012

Authors

Paul Kamau1, Penina Aloo-Obudho, Ephantus Kabiru, Kepha Ombacho, Bernard Langat, Obadiah Mucheru, Laban Ireri

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Zoological Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya; ; Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Nairobi, Kenya;

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