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Innocent, I.G.

Publications (7)

Prevalence of Malaria Infection among Inmates of Makurdi and Gboko Prisons, Benue State, Nigeria

Innocent, I.G., Dafur, G.S., Yilleng, C. G., Gomwos. N.P., Dacob, D.D., Bugamma, S.I. & Rengshwat, L.E. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malaria infection among prison inmates in Makurdi and Gboko, Nigeria. Using structurally designed questionnaires, Blood samples of 144 inmates within the age range of 21years and 60 years plus, was screened for malaria. Bl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2220

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Farmers in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Innocent, I.G., Jimadu, A., Yilleng, C. G., Gomwos. N.P., Dacob, D.D., Bugamma, S.I. & Rengshwat, L.E. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Human intestinal parasites are the major public health challenges among farmers, particularly in the tropics and sub-tropic regions of the world. It has been estimated that approximately 1.2 billion people harbour at least one species of intestinal parasite world-wide. The aim of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2221

Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Urine and Sputum Samples in Nasarawa State, Nigeria: A Phenotypic and Genotypic Study

Innocent, I.G., Sar, T.T., Aernan Tracy Paulyn, Agada, E.O & Fadayomi, V.K. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

The rise of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae presents a considerable challenge to healthcare systems globally, including those in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. This study aimed at determine the phenotypic and genotypic detection of extended spect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i2353

Prevalence and Antibiogram of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Urine and Sputum Specimen in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Innocent, I.G., Sar, T.T., Aernan Tracy Paulyn. & Agada, E.O. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Klebsiella pneumoniae is considered as the second leading cause of hospital-acquired and community-acquired infections globally and antibiotic resistance which has contributed to the high motality rate. This research focused on the isolation and antibiogram of Klebsiella pneumoni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6331

Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated in Raw Milk Sold in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

Innocent, I.G., Yaakugh, B.J., Kuleve, M.I., Suleiman, M., Dafur, G.S., Adamgbe, M.I., Doris, T.O. & Ezechukwu, G.C. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

The antibiogram profile of bacteria isolated from raw milk source in Makurdi, Benue State. Samples were collected in six different areas where raw milk are sold and were analyzed. The most frequently identified bacterium was Escherichia coli, which constituted 72(32.4%) followed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i11399

Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among Newly Admitted Students of Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria

Kuleve, M.I., Yaakugh, B.J., Innocent, I.G., Anekwe, I.I., Dafur, G.S., Maduagwu, Q.C., Kule, B.T. & Gowon, A.G. · International STD Research & Reviews · 2025

Background and Aim: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's natural defence system. Without a strong immune system, the body finds it difficult to activate its defence mechanism. The last stage of HIV infection is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2025/v14i1185

Distribution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex and Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria among Tuberculosis Patients in Selected Hospitals in Benue and Nasarawa States, Nigeria Using the SD-Bioline Assay

Fadayomi, V.K., Umeh E.U., Japhet, E.A., Innocent, I.G. & Ohiobo, A.E. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Tuberculosis (TB), caused primarily by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), continues to be a significant global health concern, particularly in Nigeria, which ranks among the top eight countries responsible for two-thirds of TB cases worldwide. This situation underscor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4500