Egg count in urine to determine the intensity of Schistosoma haematobium infection.
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عنوان ژورنال: Japanese Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
سال: 1986
ISSN: 2186-1811,0304-2146
DOI: 10.2149/tmh1973.14.267