O. K. Obunge

Molecular Characterization of Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolated from HIV-Positive Patients in Rivers State, Nigeria

M. A. Alex-Wele & O. K. Obunge · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2021

Background: Drug resistant tuberculosis is a major challenge in the global bid to control the disease burden and improve treatment outcomes of DRTB infected individuals. Aim: To determine the molecular characteristics and pattern of drug resistance to first line anti-tuberculosis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2021/v6i430204

Expression of Cytokines in Vaginal Secretion of Women with Yeast Colonization

L. N. Ossai- Chidi, O. K. Obunge, C. Nnadi, A. T. O. Awopeju & M. A. Alex- Wele · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: Comparative analysis of local expression of IL-2, IL-10 and TNF-α was carried out to provide an insight to the extent and type of localized immune response associated with yeast colonization of the urogenital tract. Study Design: Descriptive Observational study. Place and Du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27438

Recent Toxoplasmosis among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

I. L. Oboro, U. C. Ozumba & O. K. Obunge · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aim: To determine the seroprevalence of recent Toxoplasma gondii infection using IgG avidity Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) among pregnant women in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Study Design:  A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/26777

Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Prescription and Indicators in a Tertiary Healthcare Center in Southern Nigeria

A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Robinson, L. N. Ossai-Chidi, A. A. Jonah, M. A. Alex-Wele, I. L. Oboro, C. D. Okoli, C. C. Duru, R. Ugwu, L. E. Yago-Ide, N. I. Paul, K. T. Wariso & O. K. Obunge · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship programmes are interventions which have been developed to address irrational and inappropriate use particularly in health care centers. Antimicrobial stewardship programmes involve a set of activities which promote appropriate use of antimicr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3286

Prevalence of Malaria among Children under Five Years in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

I. L. Oboro, M. Bob-Manuel, I. N. Chijioke-Nwauche, O. Maduka, T. Kasso, A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Paul, L. E. Yaguo-Ide, M. Ogoro, I. M. Siminialayi, C. I. Abam, A. R. Nte, F. O. Nduka, O. K. Obunge & C. A. Nwauche · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2021

Background: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium parasitemia among children below 5 years of age in Akwa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2021/v5i430179