Journal of Microbiology Research

Journal of Microbiology Research aims to publish all the latest and outstanding research articles, reviews and letters in all areas of major importance to techniques of microbiology and applied research. It publishes high quality research and review papers on novel aspects of microbiology, including environmental, food, agricultural, medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary, soil, water and biodeterioration.


Iheanyi Okonko

Editorial Board Member of Journal of Microbiology Research

Lecturer, Medical Microbiology & Virology Unit, Department of Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Research Areas

Teaching & Research Virologist, Medical Virology, Molecular Virology, Bioethics

Education

Ph.DVirology, University of Ibadan, in view
2007M.ScVirology, University of Ibadan
2004B.ScMicrobiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Experience

2011-presentLecturer I (Teaching & Research Virologist) , Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, PHC, Nigeria
2010-2011Lecturer I (Teaching & Research Virologist), Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
2008-2010Tutorial Assistant & Asst. Coordinator (Biology Unit), Bridge Link Programme for Science & Technology, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
2004-2005 Laboratory Scientist (National Youth Service Corp), General Hospital, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

Academic Achievement

Keystone Symposia Global Health Travel Award/ Scholarship Winner 2011
Keystone Symposia Global Health Travel Award/ Scholarship Winner 2011
Keystone Symposia Global Health Travel Award/ Scholarship Winner 2010
Keystone Symposia Global Health Travel Award/ Scholarship Winner 2009
Keystone Symposia Global Health Travel Award/ Scholarship Winner 2008

Membership

Member, American Society For Microbiology (ASM)
Member, International AIDS Society (IAS)
Member, Nigerian Society For Microbiology (NSM)

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Shittu OB, Akpan I, Okonko IO. 2006. Comparative coagulant properties of latex of Calotropis procera and ground seeds of Moringa oleifera. Nig. J. Microbiology 30:1419-1426
[2]  Ogunshe AA, Ayodele AE, Okonko IO. 2006. Microbial Studies on Aisa: A Potential Indigenous Laboratory Fermented Food Condiment from Albizia saman (Jacq.) F. Mull. Pakistan J. Nutr 5(1): 51-58
[3]  Okonko IO, Shittu OB. 2007. Bioremediation of waste water and municipal water treatment using latex exudate from Calotropis procera (Sodom apple). EJEAFChe 6(3):1890-1904
[4]  Okonko IO. 2008. Microbiological studies on the production of anyi-a potential condiment made from laboratory fermentation of Samanea saman (Monkey pod) seeds (Jacq.) Merr. EJEAFChe 7(10):3486-3504
[5]  Okonko IO, Ogunnusi TA, Ogunjobi AA, Adedeji AO, Adejoye OD, Babalola ET, Ogun AA. 2008. Microbial studies on frozen shrimps processed in Ibadan and Lagos, Nigeria. Scientific Research and Essay 3(11): 537-546
[6]  Okonko IO, Ogunnusi TA, Adejoye OD, Shittu OB. 2008. Microbiological and Physicochemical Analysis of Different Water Samples Use for Domestic Purposes in Abeokuta, Ogun State and Ojota, Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology [AJB] 7 (5):617-621
[7]  Okonko IO, Ogunjobi AA, Fajobi EA, Onoja BA, Babalola ET, Adedeji AO. 2008. Comparative studies and Microbial risk assessment of different Ready-to-Eat (RTE) frozen sea-foods processed in Ijora-olopa, Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology [AJB] 7(16): 2898-2901
[8]  Okonko IO, Ogunjobi AA, Adejoye OD, Ogunnusi TA, Olasogba MC. 2008. Comparative studies and Microbial risk assessment of different water samples used for processing frozen sea-foods in Ijora-olopa,Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology [AJB] 7(16):2902-2907
[9]  Okolie BI, Okonko IO, Ogun AA, Adedeji AO, Donbraye E, Nkang AO, Iheakanwa CI, Onwuchekwa EC. 2008. Incidence and Detection of Parasite Ova in Appendix from Patients with Appendicitis in South-Eastern, Nigeria. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences [WJAS] (S): 795-802
[10]  Ibekwe AC, Okonko IO, Onunkwo AI, Donbraye E, Babalola ET, Onoja BA. 2008. Baseline Salmonella Agglutinin Titres in Apparently Healthy Freshmen in Awka, South Eastern, Nigeria. Scientific Research and Essay 3 (9): 225-230.
[11]  Okonko IO, Donbraye E, Babatunde SOI. 2009. Microbiological quality seafood processors and water used in two different seafoods processing plants in Nigeria. EJEAFChe (8):621-9
[12]  Sule WF, Odama LE, Daniel AL, Faneye AO, Okonko IO. 2009. Prevalence of Anti-hepatitis C Virus Antibodies in Patients Attending Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. World Applied Sciences Journal [WASJ] 7(3):371-377
[13]  Motayo OB, Okonko IO, Uche LN, Onoja BA, Obiogbolu CH. 2009. The Sero-prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among Patients Attending the Special Treatment Clinic at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology [NJM] 23(1): 1904-1910
[14]  Udeze AO, Okonko IO, Donbraye E, Sule WF, Fadeyi A, Uche LN. 2009. Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis C Antibodies Amongst Blood Donors In Ibadan, Southwestern, Nigeria. WASJ 7 (8):1023-1028
[15]  Okonko IO, Soleye FA, Amusan TA, Mejeha OK, Babalola ET, Adekolurejo OA. 2009. Detection And Prevalence Intestinal Parasites In Patients In Abeokuta, South-Western, Nigeria. WASJ 7 (9):1183-1187
[16]  OA. Lawal, AS. Bakarey, LN. Uche, AO. Udeze, IO. Okonko. 2009. HBV infection among intending blood donors who incidentally tested positive to HIV antibody in two blood banks in Ibadan, Nigeria. World Applied Science Journal [WASJ] 7(10):1269-1274
[17]  Okonko IO, Soleye FA, Amusan TA, Ogun AA, Ogunnusi TA, Ejembi J. 2009. Incidence of Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) Organisms in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria. Global J. Pharma. 3(2):69-80
[18]  Okonko IO, Ogun AA, Adejoye OD, Ogunjobi AA, Nkang AO, Adebayo-Tayo BC. 2009. Hazards analysis critical control points (HACCP) and Microbiology qualities of Sea-foods as affected by Handler's Hygiene in Ibadan and Lagos, Nigeria. African Journal of Food Sciences, 3(1):035-050
[19]  Okonko IO, Ijandipe LA, Ilusanya AO, Donbraye-Emmanuel OB, Ejembi J, Udeze AO, Egun OC, Fowotade A, Nkang AO. 2009. Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among Pregnant Women in Ibadan, South-Western Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology [AJB] 8(23):6649-6657
[20]  Okonko IO, Donbraye-Emmanuel OB, Ijandipe LA, Ogun AA, Adedeji AO, Udeze AO. 2009. Antibiotics Sensitivity and Resistance Patterns of Uropathogens to Nitrofurantoin and Nalidixic Acid in Pregnant Women with Urinary Tract Infections in Ibadan, Nigeria. Middle-East J.Sci.Res.4(2):105-109
[21]  CH Obiogbolu, IO Okonko, CO Anyamere, AO Adedeji, AO Akanbi, AA Ogun, J. Ejembi, TOC Faleye. 2009. Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) among Pregnant Women in Akwa Metropolis, Southeastern Nigeria. Scientific Research and Essay [SRE] 4(8):820-824
[22]  Nkang AO, Okonko IO, Fowotade A, Udeze AO, Ogunnusi TA, Fajobi EA, Adewale OG, Mejeha OK. 2009. Antibiotics susceptibility profiles of bacteria from clinical samples in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Bacteriology Research [JBR] 1(8):089-096
[23]  Nkang AO, Okonko IO, Mejeha OK, Adewale OG, Udeze AO, Fowotade A, Fajobi EA, Adedeji AO, Babalola ET. 2009. Assessment of antibiotics susceptibility profiles of some selected clinical isolates from laboratories in Nigeria. Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobial [JMA] 1 (2):019-026
[24]  Ibekwe AC, Okonko IO, Onunkwo AI, Ogun AA, Udeze AO. 2009. Comparative Prevalence Level of Plasmodium in Freshmen (First Year Students) of Nnamdi Azikwe University in Awka, South-Eastern, Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology [MJM] 5 (1): 51-54
[25]  Okonko IO, Soleye FA, Amusan TA, Ogun AA, Udeze AO, Nkang AO, Ejembi J, Faleye TOC. 2009. Prevalence Of Malaria Plasmodium In Abeokuta, Nigeria. Malaysian J. Micro. 5(2):113-118
[26]  Sule WF, Okonko IO, Sunday A, Adewale OG, Amande JT, Babalola ET, Abubakar MJ. 2010. Prevalence of Treponema pallidum specific antibodies among sexually active attendees of Fereprod Medical Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Biosciences (28):1731-1735
[27]  Ukut I-OE, Okonko IO, Ikpoh IS, Nkang AO, Udeze AO, Babalola TA, Mejeha OK, Fajobi EA. 2010. Assessment of bacteriological quality of fresh meats sold in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. EJEAFChe 9 (1): 89-100
[28]  Nkang AO, Okonko IO, Mejeha OK, Babalola ET, Adewale OG, Motayo BO, Adekolurejo OA, Amande JT. 2010. Survey of the efficacy and quality of some brands of the antibiotics sold in Calabar Metropolis, South-south region of Nigeria. Scientific Research and Essay [SRE] 5(4):395-406
[29]  Okonko IO, Donbraye-Emmanuel OOB, Donbraye E, Alli JA, Adekolurejo OA, Ojezele MO, Babalola ET, Mejeha OK, and Amusan TA. 2010. Malaria parasitaemia among patients in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Applied Biosciences 29: 1774-1780
[30]  Donbraye-Emmanuel OOB, Okonko IO, Donbraye E, Ojezele MO, Alli JA, Adebiyi OE, Fashina NA. 2010. Isolation and characterization of Group B Streptococci and other pathogens among pregnant women in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Applied Biosciences 29: 1781-1792
[31]  Okonko IO, Soleye FA, Eyarefe OD, Amusan TA, Abubakar MJ, Adeyi AO, Ojezele MO, Fadeyi A. 2010. Prevalence of Salmonella typhi among Patients in Abeokuta, South-Western Nigeria. British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 1(1):6-14
[32]  Chukwuka, KS, Okonko, IO, Adekunle AA. 2010. Microbial Ecology Of Organisms Causing Pawpaw (Carica Papaya L.) Fruit Decay In Oyo State, Nigeria. AEJTS. 2 (1): 43-50
[33]  Okonko IO, Nkang AO, Fajobi EA, Mejeha OK, Udeze AO, Motayo BO, Ogun AA, Ogunnusi TA, Babalola TA. 2010. Incidence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) organisms in some poultry feeds sold in Calabar metropolis, Nigeria. EJEAFChe 9 (3): 514-532
[34]  Sule WF, Okonko IO, Ebute AJ, Donbraye E, Fadeyi A, Udeze AO, Alli JA. 2010. Farming and Non-Farming Individuals Attending Grimard Catholic Hospital, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria were Comparable in Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Seroprevalence. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences 2(4): 278-282
[35]  Sule WF, Okonko IO, Yusuf OT, Donbraye E, Fadeyi A, Alli JA. 2010. HIV-1 and-2 Antibodies among Children in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. Asian J. Medical Sci 2(4):170-176
[36]  Nkang AO, Okonko IO, Lennox JA, Eyarefe OD, Abubakar MJ, Ojezele MO, Babalola ET, Ogunnusi TA, Onajobi BI, Amusan TA. 2010. Assessment of the efficacies, potencies and bacteriological qualities of some of the antibiotics sold in Calabar, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology (41):6987-7002
[37]  Okonko IO, Soleye FA, Amusan TA, Udeze AO, Alli JA, Ojezele MO, Nwanze JC, Fadeyi A. 2010. Seroprevalence of HBsAg among patients in Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria. Global Journal of Medical Research 10(2): 40-49
[38]  Alli JA, Okonko IO, Abraham OA, Kolade AF, Ogunjobi PI, Tonade OO, Ojezele MO, Nwanze JC. A serosurvey of blood parasites (Plasmodium, Microfilaria, HIV, HBsAg, HCV antibodies) in prospective Nigerian blood donors. Research Journal in Medical Sciences 4(4):255-275
[39]  Sule WF, Okonko IO, Joseph TA, Ojezele MO, Nwanze JC, Alli JA, Adewale OG, Ojezele OJ. 2010. In-vitro antifungal activity of senna alata linn. Crude leaf extract. Research Journal of Biological Sciences 5(3):275-284.
[40]  Alli JA, Oluwadun A, Okonko IO, Fagade OE, Kolade AF, Ogunleye VO. 2010. Microbial assessment and microbiological quality of some commercially prepared yoghurt retailed in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria. British Journal of Diary Sciences 1(2):34-38.
[41]  OOB Donbraye-Emmanuel, E Donbraye, IO Okonko, JA Alli, MO Ojezele, JC Nwanze. 2010. Detection and prevalence of Candida among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria. World Applied Science Journal 10(9): 986-991
[42]  Donbraye E, Donbraye-Emmanuel OOB, Okonko IO, Okedeji IO, Alli JA, Nwanze JC. 2011. Detection and Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis among pregnant women in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. World Applied Science Journal 11(12):1512-1517
[43]  Alli JA, Boboye BE, Okonko IO, Kolade AF, Nwanze JC. 2011. In-Vitro assessments of the effects of garlic (Allium sativum) extract on clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Advances in Applied Science Research 2(4):25-36.
[44]  Alli JA, Kolade AF, Okonko IO, Nwanze JC, Dada VK, Ogundele M, Oyewo AJ. 2011. Prevalence of intestinal nematode infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Advances in Applied Science Research 2(4):1-13.
[45]  Chukwuka KS, Ikheloa JO, Okonko IO, Moody JO, Mankinde TA. 2011. The antimicrobial activities of some medicinal plants on Escherichia coli as an agent of diarrhea in livestock. Advances in Applied Science Research 2(4):37-48.
[46]  Sule W F, Okonko IO, Omo-Ogun S, Nwanze JC, Ojezele MO, Ojezele OJ, Alli JA, Soyemi ET, Olaonipekun TO. 2011. Phytochemical properties and in-vitro antifungal activity of Senna alata Linn. crude stem bark extract. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 5(2):176-183
[47]  Akintobi OA, Agunbiade SO, Okonko IO, Ojo OV. 2011. Antimicrobial evaluation and phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts of Mirabilis jalapa against some human pathogenic bacteria. Nature and Science, 9(10): 45-53
[48]  Taiye R. Fasola, Faderera A. Adeyemo, Joseph A. Adeniji, Iheanyi O. Okonko. 2011. Antiviral Potentials of Enantia chlorantha Extracts on Yellow Fever Virus. Nature & Science, 9(9):99-105
[49]  Odu NN, Igwiloh NJPN, Okonko IO, Njoku HO. 2011. Heavy Metal Levels Of Some Edible Shellfish From Kalarugbani Creek In River State, Nigeria. J. American Sci 7(9):802-809
[50]  Odu NN, Igwiloh NJPN, Okonko IO, Njoku HO. 2011. Occurrence of potentially pathogenic Vibrio species in some edible mollusks from Kalarugbani creek in Okirika LGA, River State, Nigeria. Archives of Applied Science Research, 3 (4):248-255
[51]  Alli JAO, Okonko IO, Odu NN, Kolade AF, Nwanze JC. Detection and prevalence of genital pathogens among attendees of STI clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. World Journal of Medical Sciences 6(3): 152-161
[52]  Udeze AO, Bamidele RA, Okonko IO, Sule WF.2011. Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Detection among First Year Students of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. World Journal of Medical Sciences 6(3):162-167
[53]  Okonko IO. 2008. Microbes in Biological Weapons Defense: How Ready Are We for the Next Plague? Nigerian Army Quarterly Journal [NAQJ] 4(2): 188-211
[54]  Okonko IO, Fajobi EA, Ogunnusi TA, Ogunjobi AA, Obiogbolu CH. 2008. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and Sustainable Development: The Past, the Current Trend, and the future. African Journal of Biomedical Research [AJBR] 11(3):235-250.
[55]  Okonko IO, Nkang AO, Udeze AO, Adedeji AO, Ejembi J, Onoja BA, Ogun AA, Garba KN. 2009. Global Eradication of Measles: A Highly Contagious and Vaccine Preventable Disease-What Went Wrong In Africa? Journal of Cell and Animal Biology [JCAB] 3 (8): 119-140
[56]  IO Okonko, AA Ogun, AO Adedeji, OA Akanbi, AO, Udeze, OB Motayo. 2009. Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus and its implications for polio surveillance and eradication in Nigeria: A review of the literature. Scientific Research and Essay [SRE] 4(5):398-418
[57]  Okonko IO. 2009. Swine Flu: The Global Threat of A New Pandemic-Should We Panic? In: Nig. Army Information Briefs April 2009; Inst. of Army Edu. Press, Lagos, pp1-22
[58]  Okonko IO, Donbraye E, Onajobi IB. 2009. Epidemiological and Socio-Economic Implications of Poor Laboratory Practices in Nigeria. Nig. Army Quarterly Journal 5(1):38-56
[59]  Okonko IO, Ogun AA, Adedeji AO, Babalola ET, Udeze AO, Motayo OB, Adewale OG, Garba KN, Fowotade A, Adekolurejo OA, Mejeha OK. 2009. The Role of Laboratory Confirmations and Molecular Epidemiology in Global Eradication of Measles. African J. Biotechnology [AJB] 8(25):7319-7331
[60]  Okonko IO, Onoja BA, Adedeji AO, Ogun AA, Udeze AO, Ejembi J, Garba KN, Egun OC, Fowotade A. 2009. The Role of Vaccines in Elimination and Global Eradication of Measles-A Review of Literature. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology [AJPP], 3(9): 413-425
[61]  Okonko IO, Donbraye E, Babalola ET, Mejeha OK, Fadeyi A, Udeze AO, Garba KN, Fowotade A, Adekolurejo OA. 2009. Conflict and The Spread Of Emerging Infectious Diseases: Where Do We Go From Here? African Journal of Microbiology Research 3(13): 1015-1028
[62]  Okonko IO, Adedeji OB, Babalola ET, Fajobi EA, Fowotade A, Adewale OG. 2010. Why Is There Still Rabies in The World?-An Emerging Microbial And Global Health Threat. Global Veterinarian 4(1):34-50
[63]  Ogun AA, Okonko IO, Udeze AO, Shittu I, Fowotade A, Fajobi EA, Onoja BA, Babalola ET, Adedeji AO. 2010. Feasibility And Factors Affecting Of Global Elimination And Possible Eradication Of Rabies In The World. Journal of General and Molecular Virology 2(1):001-027
[64]  Okonko IO, Onoja BA, Udeze AO, Adedeji AO, Motayo OB, Akanbi AO, Ogun AA. 2010. Intricacies of Newly Emerged Swine Flu Pandemic: A Global Environmental, Medical and Public Health Challenge-Should The Nigeria Be Alarmed? EJEAFChe 9(1):154-180
[65]  Adedeji AO, Eyarefe OD, Okonko IO, Ojezele MO, Amusan TA, Abubakar MJ. 2010. Why is there still rabies in Nigeria?-A review of the current and future trends in the epidemiology, prevention, treatment, control and possible elimination of rabies. British Journal of Diary Science 1(1): 10-25
[66]  AO Adedeji, IO Okonko, OD Eyarefe, OB Adedeji, ET Babalola, MO Ojezele, JC Nwanze, TA Amusan. 2010. An overview of rabies-History, epidemiology, control and possible elimination. African Journal of Microbiology Research 4(22): 2327-2338
[67]  Okonko IO, Eyarefe OD, Adedeji AO, MO Ojezele, Donbraye E, Shittu I, Alli JA, Adewale OG. 2010. Rabies vaccines: Its role, challenges, considerations and implications for the global control and possible eradication of rabies. Intl. J. Animal and Veterinary Advances 2(4): 104-129.
[68]  IO Okonko, MO Ojezele, ET Babalola, JC Nwanze, OK Mejeha, TA Amusan. 2011. Emerging infections and bioterrorism emergencies: Where do we go from here? BMBR 6(2):21-30
[69]  Alli JA, Okonko IO, Fashina NA, Kolade AF, Tonade OO, Donbraye-Emmanuel OOB, Fashina NA. 2010. Detection and incidence of genital Mycoplasma infection among patients at the Special Treatment Clinic (STC), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria. Australian J.Human Biology & Medical Sciences (in press)
[70]  Sule WF, Okonko IO, Yunusa IP, Odu NN, and Frank-Peterside N. 2011. Detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and risk factors of transmission among patients attending Universal Hospital, Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria. Nature and Science 9(10): 37-44
[71]  Okonko IO, Babalola ET, Adedeji AO, Onoja BA, Ogun AA, Nkang AO, Adu FD. 2008. The role of vaccine derived polioviruses in the global eradication of polio-the Nigeria experience as a case study. Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Research [BMBR] 3(6):135-147
[72]  Ayodele PO, Okonko IO, Odu NN, Banso A. 2011. Antiviral effect of Anthocleista nobilis root extract on the biochemical indices of poultry fowls infected with Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV). Annals of Biological Research (in press)
[73]  Udeze AO, Aliyu AS, Kolawole OM, Okonko IO, Sule WF, Akanbi K. 2011. Hepatitis B Surface Antigenemia and risk factors of transmission among Apparently Healthy Students of University of Ilorin, Ilorin-Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology (in press)
[74]  Ayodele PO, Okonko IO, Chukwuka KS, Odu NN, Michael VI. 2011. Antiviral effect of Anthocleista nobilis root extract on the liver homogenate indices of poultry fowls infected with Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV). Research Opinions In Animal & Veterinary Sciences 1(8):546-552
[75]  Ayodele PO, Okonko IO, Oduu NN, Evans E. 2011. Antiviral effect of Anthocleista nobilis root extract on the hematological indices of poultry fowls infected with Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV). European Journal of Medicinal Plants (in press)
[76]  IO. Okonko, OP. Olabode, OS. Okeleji. 2006. The role of biotechnology in the socio-economic advancement and national development: An Overview. Afr.J. Biotech 5(19):2354-66
[77]  Taiye R. Fasola, Faderera A. Adeyemo, Joseph A. Adeniji, and Iheanyi O. Okonko. 2011. Antiviral Potentials of Gossypium hirsutum Extracts on Yellow Fever Virus. New York Sc J 4(10):30-35
[78]  Alli JAO, Okonko IO, Odu NN, Kolade AF, Nwanze JC. 2011. Detection and prevalence of Candida isolates among patients in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research (Vol 1, Issue 3 in press)
[79]  Mgbakor C, Ojiegbe GC, Okonko IO, Odu NN, Alli JA, Nwanze JC. 2011. Bacteriological evaluation of some sachet water on sales in Owerri metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria. Malaysia Journal of Microbiology (In press)
[80]  Okonko IO, Fajobi EA, Adeniyi-Ogunjobi TE, Ogunnusi TA, Ogunjobi AA. 2008. The Application of Internet-Based Information Systems in Microbiology Profession, as a means of Advancing Sustainable National Development in Nigeria: An Overview. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology [NJM] (in press)