American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology2150-42102150-4253Academic Journals Inc.10.3923/ajbmb.2014.99.111Salmonella Species and Selected
Intestinal Protozoan Parasites in Harar Hiwot Fana Hospital, Ethiopia]]>AdimasuDinkineh Abebe KebedeAmeha MenkirSissay AbubekerRajiha MihreAmete FantawSurafel BeyeneDegefu AssefaMeseret AsameneNegga 3201443The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and to track
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and chloramphenicol, respectively. This study indicated that Salmonella,
E. histolytica and G. lamblia were prevalent in Harar and this
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