Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial efficacy of Nigerian polyherbal formulations against antibiotic-resistant micro-organisms

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Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial efficacy of Nigerian polyherbal formulations against antibiotic-resistant micro-organisms

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