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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites on Vegetables in Some Selected Markets and Farms in Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria Cover

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites on Vegetables in Some Selected Markets and Farms in Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2453-7837 | Journal ISSN: 0015-5748
Language: English
Page range: 12 - 18
Submitted on: Aug 9, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 5, 2025
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Published on: Mar 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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