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Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme

Publications (5)

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Challenges of Antimicrobial Stewardship among Nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

Chinonyerem Q. Odinkemere, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Chinelo Nebe, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chidinma O. Akanazu, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Ikwuagwu, Vivian O, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi, Joy Adaku Mbachu, Asuzu, Eleanor Nneka, Elijah A. Otutu, Lilian Ugwulor, Adindu Kalu, Victor Simeon-Ahaotu, Mbalya Jude Rabo & Ifeoma Uche Ude · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a strategy aimed at optimizing the use of antimicrobials to fight against resistance. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and challenges of antimicrobial stewardship among nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Ho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6508

Environmental and Behavioral Determinants of Schistosomiasis in Bodo Community, Rivers State, Nigeria

Sampson Margret, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi & Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, remains a major public health challenge in many tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in communities with inadequate access to sanitation and safe drinking water. In Rivers State, Nig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111653

Buruli Ulcer (Acha-ere): Pathogenesis and Manifestation

Elendu C. Onwuchekwa, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Oliver Onu-Osi & Okonudo P. Osezele · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Infection of subcutaneous tissue with Mycobacterium ulcerans can lead to chronic skin ulceration known as Buruli ulcer. It has been reported in over 33 countries around the world, the greatest burden of disease is in the tropical regions of West and Central Africa, Australia, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v15i330102

Analysis of Lower Leg Ulcer Pathogens Using 16S rRNA Gene Based Method

Elendu C. Onwuchekwa, Oliver Onu-Osi, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme & Okonudo, I. Diana · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

The study was carried out to determine the bacterial pathogens associated with lower leg ulcers in Ebonyi State from July, 2016 to July of 2017, using wound swabs from eligible patients with lower leg ulcers. The swabs were processed and analysed using standard microbiological me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i430102

Effect of Storage Containers on the Microbial Load of Domestic Water from Three Sources Treated with Moringa oleifera and Citrullus lanatus Seed Powders

Oha Ndubuisi, Ijeoma Iheukwumere, Hope C. Okereke & Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aim: The effect of storage containers on the microbial load of domestic water from three sources treated with Moringa oleifera and Citrullus lanatus seed powders in Lekwesi, Abia State was assessed. Study Design: The jar test method was used for the treatments. One gram (1.0g) ea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v28i230130