Dr. Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko
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Dr. Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko

Senior Lecturer
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Theology from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Microbiology
62%
Virology
90%
Theoretical Biology
75%
Bacteriology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
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Articles
63
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Cookey, T.I., J. Jonah, C.C. Adim, B.J. Okonko, H.C. Innocent-Adiele and I.O. Okonko, 2023. Epstein Barr virus nuclear antigens among university students in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res. Arch., 4: 113-120.
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  2. Omezuruike, O.I., O. Victory and Innocent-Adiele H. Chioma, 2022. Prevalence of HIV 1 & 2 antibodies among pregnant Women in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. New York Sci. J., Vol. 15. 10.7537/marsnys150822.05.
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  3. Omezuruike, O.I., N.L. Sorbari, T.I. Cookey and H.C.Innocent-Adiele, 2022. Rubella virus IgG antibodies among patients attending a Teaching Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 10.7537/marsnsj200822.06.
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  4. Omezuruike, I. and J. Egbogon, 2022. Plasma Immunoglobulin-G (IgG) against epstein barr virus nuclear antigens among University Students in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Biotechnology, 21: 110-119.
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  5. Okonko, I.O., V.C. Okobia, T.I. Cookey and H. Innocent-Adiele, 2022. Dual positivity of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the highly infected population of Rivers State, Nigeria. Rep. Opin., 10.7537/marsroj141022.01.
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  6. Okonko, I.O., T.I. Cookey and H.C. Innocent-Adiele, 2022. Dual positivity of HIV and anti-HCV in the highly infected population of Rivers State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res. Updates, 4: 039-048.
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  7. Okonko, I.O., G.C. Richard, T.I. Cookey, H.C. Innocent-Adiele and N. Frank-Peterside, 2022. Prevalence of human cytomegalovirus IgG antibodies in pregnant women in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. New York Sci. J., Vol. 15. 10.7537/marsnys150922.04.
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  8. Okonko, I.O., D.E. Jasper, H.C. Innocent-Adiele and N. Frank-Peterside, 2022. Prevalence of human Cytomegalovirus IgM antibodies in Pregnant Women in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Researcher, 10.7537/marsrsj141022.07.
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  9. Okonko, I.O., C.C. Adim, H.C.I. Adiele, T.I. Cookey and B.J. Okonko, 2022. Seroprevalence of epstein barr IgG antibody among patients presenting at a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Int. J. Multidiscip. Res. Updates, 4: 001-007.
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  10. Cookey, T.I., H.C. Innocent-Adiele, U.V. Agbo, I.M. Nwokorie and I.O. Okonko, 2022. Serological assessment of rubella infections among pregnant women in a tertiary institution in Rivers State, Nigeria. Researcher, Vol. 14. 10.7537/marsrsj140922.06.
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  11. Cookey, I.T., K.C. Odenigbo, B.J. Okonko and I.O. Okonko, 2022. Prevalence of HBsAg among patients attending a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Int. J. Life Sci. Res. Arch., 3: 125-134.
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  12. Awanye, A.M., C.N. Ibezim, C.N. Stanley, H. Onah, I.O. Okonko and N.E. Egbe, 2022. Multidrug-resistant and extremely drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in clinical samples from a tertiary healthcare facility in Nigeria. Turk. J. Pharm. Sci., 19: 447-454.
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  13. Adim, C.C., N.N. Odu and I.O. Okonko, 2022. Rubella-specific IgM antibodies in non-pregnant women in Rivers State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res. Updates, 4: 204-209.
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  14. Adim, C.C., H.C. Innocent-Adiele, N.N. Odu and I.O. Okonko, 2022. Rubella-specific IgG antibodies in non-pregnant women in Rivers State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res. Updates, 4: 001-006.
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  15. Okonko, I.O., T.I. Cookey, I.N. Chijioke-Nwauche, S. Adewuyi-Oseni and C.C. Onoh, 2021. Detection of HIV-1 and -2 antibodies among children and knowledge, attitude, perceptions and practices (KAPP) of their parents in port harcourt, Nigeria. Asian J. Pediatr. Res., 5: 6-12.
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  16. Okonko, I.O., T.I. Cookey and N. Frank-Peterside, 2021. Zero prevalence of HIV and HCV coinfection in the highly HIV-infected population of rivers state, Nigeria. Asian J. Res. Med. Pharm. Sci., 10: 9-16.
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  17. Okonko, I., T. Cookey and E. Okoli, 2021. Detection of HIV and Mycobacterium tuberculosis among university students in port harcourt, Nigeria. medRxiv., 10.1101/2021.03.06.21253050.
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  18. Innocent-Adiele, H.C., B.B.T. Michael, I.O. Okonko and O. Ogbu, 2021. Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among HIV infected individuals in uyo, akwa ibom state, Nigeria. medRxiv, 10.1101/2021.03.06.21253060.
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  19. Gidado, I.R., I.O. Okonko, F.A. Osundare and O.O. Opaleye, 2021. HBV and HEV co-infections among animal handlers and non-animal handlers in osun state, Nigeria. Int. Blood Res. Rev., 12: 1-7.
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  20. Cookey, T.I., I.O. Okonko and N. Frank-Peterside, 2021. Hiv and HBV coinfections in the highly HIV-infected population of rivers state, Nigeria. Asian J. Adv. Res. Rep., 15: 1-10.
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  21. Aaron, U.U, I.O. Okonko and N. Frank-Peterside, 2021. Haematological abnormalities among HIV positive patients on antiretroviral treatment in a Nigerian State, South of the Niger Delta. Biomed. Nursing, 7: 1-7.
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  22. Okonko, I.O. and E.M. Okoli, 2020. Determination of antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus type 1&2&O and P24-antigen in pregnant women in port harcourt Nigeria. J. Immunoassay Immunochem., 41: 208-218.
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  23. Okonko I.O., T.S. Makinde, B.J. Okonko and O. Ogbu, 2020. Immunological and epidemiological evaluation of EBV infections among HIV-1 infected individuals in Abakaliki, Nigeria supports the potential use of neutrophils as a marker of EBV in HIV disease rogression and as useful markers of immune activation. J. Immunoassay Immunochem., 41: 158-170.
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  24. Okonko I.O., I.U. Ejike, C. Innocent-Adiele and T.I. Cookey, 2020. Hiv coinfections with tuberculosis among hiv-1 infected individuals in old cross river state, nigeria. Journal of Immunoassay and Immunochemistry 41: 245-256.
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  25. Okonko B.J., T.I. Cookey, I.O. Okonko and O. Ogbu, 2020. Prevalence of rubella igg antibodies among pregnant women in rivers state, nigeria. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 32: 49-58.
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  26. Odu, N.N., B. Akwasiam, A.U. Osadebe and I.O. Okonko, 2020. Potential public health risks associated with suya spice mix in port harcourt, Nigeria. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci., 12: 315-323.
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  27. Tangahu, R.H.P., F.L. Widiany and A.T. Astuti, 2019. Provision of catfish (Clarias sp.) abon to nutritional status of hemodialysis patients based on subjective global assessment. Singapore J. Sci. Res., 9: 149-153.
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  28. Om O.I., C.T. Ifeo and S. Catherine, 2019. Detection of hiv 1 and 2 antibodies among patients patronizing some private laboratories in rivers state, nigeria. Singapore Journal of Scientific Research 10: 88-93.
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  29. Okonko, I.O., A.U. Osadebe, E.M. Okoli and E.D. Eke, 2019. Malaria and HIV sero-positivity: Study on selected individuals at a tertiary healthcare centre in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Microbiol. Medica, Vol. 34. 10.4081/mm.2019.8160.
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  30. Ibrahim, R.M., I. Nawar, M.I. Yousef, M.I. El-Sayed and A. Hassanein, 2019. Protective role of natural antioxidants against the formation and harmful effects of acrylamide in food. Trends Applied Sci. Res., 14: 41-55.
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  31. Banin A.N., M. Tuen, J.S. Bimela, M. Tongo, P. Zappile, A. Khodadadi‐Jamayran, A.J. Nanfack, I.O. Okonko, J. Meli, X. Wang, D. Mbanya, J. Ngogang, M.K. Gorny, A. Heguy, C. Fokunang and R. Duerr, 2019. Near full genome characterization of hiv‐1 unique recombinant forms in cameroon reveals dominant crf02_ag and f2 recombination patterns. Journal of the International AIDS Society 10.1002/jia2.25362 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2.25362.
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  32. Okonko, I.O., E. Awujo, O.O. Opaleye, P.O. Okerentugba, N. Frank-Peterside, 2017. Correlation of hiv-1 P24 assay with cd4 t-cell count, HIV, hbv and hcv co-infections and its implication for art monitoring in vastly HIV-infected population of Nigeria. B.M.J. Glob Health, 2: A33-A34.
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  33. Okonko I., P. Okerentugba, O. Opaleye, E. Awujo and N. Frank-Peterside, 2017. Correlation of hiv-1 p24 assay with cd4 t-cell count, hiv, hbv and hcv co-infections and its implication for art monitoring in vastly hiv-infected population of nigeria. BMJ Global Health 2: A33.2-A34.
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  34. Akende, O., O.A. Akanbi, A.S. Oluremi, I.O. Okonko and O.O. Opaleye, 2016. Prevalence of Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibodies among pregnant women visiting antenatal clinic, LAUTECH teaching hospital in osogbo, osun state, Nigeria. J. Immunoassay Immunochemistry, 37: 289-295.
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  35. Agbagwa, O.E., A.E. Mbah and I.O. Okonko, 2016. Prevalence of Anti-Measles Virus IgM antibodies in Vaccinated Children aged 0-5 years and Pregnant Women aged 16-43 years presenting at the Rumuewhor Primary Health Centre in Emohua, Rivers State Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 14: 23-32.
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  36. Okonko, I.O., T.I. Cookey, P.O. Okerentugba and N. Frank-Peterside, 2015. Serum HSV-1 and -2 IgM in Pregnant Women in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. J. Immunoassay Immunochemistry, 36: 343-358.
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  37. Okonko, I.O., S.J. Horsefall, P.O. Okerentugba and N. Frank-Peterside, 2015. HBV and HIV coinfections among intending blood donors in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. J. Immunoassay Immunochemistry, 36: 359-367.
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  38. Okonko, I.O. and V. Ofoedu, 2015. Prevalence of IgG antibodies against Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6, 11, 16, and 18 Virus-Like particles in women of Childbearing Age in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. J. Immunoassay Immunochemistry, 36: 622-638.
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  39. Okonko, I.O. and T.I. Cookey, 2015. Seropositivity and determinants of immunoglobulin-G (IgG) antibodies against Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types -1 and -2 in pregnant women in port harcourt, Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 15: 737-747.
  40. Okonko, I.O. and L.C. Nnodim, 2015. Trends in HIV prevalence from 2008 to 2012 among young adults in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 15: 776-788.
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  41. Okonko, I.O. and L.C. Nnodim, 2015. Prevalence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies in a cohort of young adults attending braitwhyte memorial specialist hospital (BMH), port harcourt, Nigeria. Am. J. Med. Med. Sci., 5: 87-91.
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  42. Okerentugba, P.O., S.C. Uchendu and I.O. Okonko, 2015. Prevalence of HIV among pregnant women in Rumubiakani, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Public Health Res., 5: 58-65.
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  43. Ogwu-Richard, S.O., D.A. Ojo, O.A. Akingbade and I.O. Okonko, 2015. Triple positivity of HBsAg, anti-HCV antibody, and HIV and their influence on CD4+ lymphocyte levels in the highly HIV infected population of Abeokuta, Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 15: 719-727.
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  44. Newton, O.E., O.A. Oghene and I.O. Okonko, 2015. Anti-HCV antibody among newly diagnosed HIV patients in Ughelli, a suburban area of Delta state Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 15: 728-736.
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  45. Fowotade, A., I.O. Okonko, O.O. Agbede and S.T. Suleiman, 2015. High seropositivity of IgG and IgM antibodies against cytomegalovirus (CMV) among HIV-1 seropositive patients in Ilorin, Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 15: 1-9.
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  46. Okonko, I.O., A.O. Adejuwon, P.O. Okerentugba and N. Frank-Peterside, 2013. Detection of Treponema pallidum (syphilis) antibodies, HIV, HBV and HCV coinfections among attendees of two health facilities in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 11: 92-101.
  47. Okonko, I.O., A.A. Adebiyi, O.S. Ogah and F.D. Adu, 2013. Enteroviruses as a possible cause of hypertension, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertensive heart failure (HHF) in South Western, Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 13: 1085-1093.
  48. Ojo, D.A., S.A. Ogwu-Richard, P.O. Okerentugba and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence of hepatitis b surface antigen (HBsAg) amongst HIV Patients in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 11: 36-40.
  49. Ojo, D.A., O.A. Akingbade, P.O. Okerentugba and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) seropositivity in a cohort of people living with HIV and AIDS in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. New York Sci. J., 6: 19-23.
  50. Ogundiji, O.T., I.O. Okonko and F.D. Adu, 2013. Determination of measles hemagglutination inhibiting antibody levels among school children in Ibadan, Nigeria. J. Immunoassay Immunochemistry, 34: 208-217.
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  51. Motayo, B.O., U. Usen, B.O. Folarin, P.O. Okerentugba, H.C. Innocent-Adiele and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence and Seasonal Variations of HIV 1 and 2 Infection among Children in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Res., 3: 107-110.
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  52. Frank-Peterside, N., R.A. Joshua, P.O. Okerentugba and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence of HIV-1 & HIV-2 antibodies among undergraduate students of uniport, Nigeria. Acad. Arena, 5: 48-52.
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  53. Frank-Peterside, N., R. Chukwugozim-Umejuru, P.O. Okerentugba and I.O. Okonko, 2013. HIV-1 &-2 Co-Infections with Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Uropathogens in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 11: 11-20.
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  54. Frank-Peterside, N., P.O. Okerentugba, J. Ndukwu and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in a cohort of HIV and Non-HIV-infected females in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Cancer Biol., 3: 1-10.
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  55. Frank-Peterside, N., P.O. Okerentugba, H.R. Akpan and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies among secondary school students in port harcourt, Nigeria. Researcher, 5: 79-83.
  56. Frank-Peterside, N., P.O. Okerentugba, C.R. Nwodo and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence of bacterial uropathogens in a cohort of HIV-Positive males in port harcourt, Nigeria. Cancer Biol., 3: 12-17.
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  57. Frank-Peterside, N., P.O. Okerentugba, C.B. Laku and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies and Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, level of awareness and Reported Risk Behaviours in a cohort of traders in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Cancer Biol., 3: 1-11.
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  58. Frank-Peterside, N., L.C. Nneji, P.O. Okerentugba and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Prevalence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in a cohort of street-involved youths in Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria. World Rural Obs., 5: 33-36.
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  59. Frank-Peterside, N., L.C. Nneji, P.O. Okerentugba and I.O. Okonko, 2013. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, level of awareness and reported risk behaviours in a cohort of street-involved youths in oyigbo, rivers state, Nigeria. World Rural Obs., 5: 37-43.
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  60. Fowotade, A., I.O. Okonko, C. Nwabuisi, A. Fadeyi, R.A. Bakare and F.D. Adu, 2013. Low level of pre-vaccination measles antibody among infants receiving measles immunization in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Res., 3: 266-273.
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  61. Akinjinmi, A.A., O. Akingbade, P. Okerentugba and I. Okonko, 2013. Evaluation of selenium and zinc levels in seropositive HIV individuals in a tertiary hospital in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Acad. Arena, 5: 17-21.
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  62. Onoja, A.B., I.O. Okonko, K.N. Garba and F.O. Adeniji, 2012. HIV: A raging beast- can it be tamed. J. Pharm. Sci. Innov., 1: 24-28.
  63. Okonko, I.O., P.O. Okerentugba and A.O. Akinpelu, 2012. Prevalence of HIV among attendees of ARFH centre in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. Middle East J. Sci. Res., 11,: 7-12.
  64. Okonko, I.O., O.A. Adejuwon, P.O. Okerentugba and H.C. Innocent-Adiele, 2012. Circulating Plasmodium falciparum and HIV 1/2 as co-infections among blood donors in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 10: 42-47.
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  65. Okonko, I.O., K.C. Anugweje, F.O. Adeniji and R.A. Abdulyekeen, 2012. Syphilis and HIV, HCV and HBsAg co-infections among sexually active adults. Nat. Sci., 10: 66-74.
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  66. Okonko, I.O., F.O. Adeniji, P.O. Okerentugba and K.C. Anugweje, 2012. Detection of HIV 1 & 2 antibodies among intending blood donors. Nat. Sci., 10: 1-6.
  67. Okonko, I.O., F.A. Soleye, F.O. Adeniji and P.O. Okerentugba, 2012. HIV and TB co-infection among patients on directly observed treatment of short course in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 10: 10-14.
  68. Okonko, I.O., A.O. Adejuwon, P.O. Okerentungba and N. Frank-Peterside, 2012. I>Plasmodium falciparum and HIV-1/2 co-infection among children presenting at the out-patient clinic of oni memorial children hospital in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. Nat. Sci., 10: 94-100.
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  69. Motayo, B.O., U. Usen, B.O. Folarin, P.O. Okerentugba, H.C. Innocent-Adiele and I.O. Okonko, 2012. Detection and seroprevalence of HIV 1 & 2 antibodies in Abeokuta, southwest, Nigeria. Int. J. Virol. Mol. Biol., 1: 18-22.
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  70. Mbakwem-Aniebo, C., C.C. Ezekoye and I.O. Okonko, 2012. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and reported risk behaviours among freshmen of the university of port harcourt, port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. World Applied Sci. J., 16: 1093-1103.
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  71. Mbakwem-Aniebo, C., C.C. Ezekoye and I.O. Okonko, 2012. HIV-1 and -2 antibodies among children in anyigba, kogi state, Nigeria. World Applied Sci. J., 16: 1087-1092.
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  72. Mbakwem-Aniebo, C., C.C. Ezekoye and I.O. Okonko, 2012. Detection of HIV-1 and-2 antibodies among freshmen of the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. World Applied Sci. J., 16: 1087-1092.
  73. Frank-Peterside, N., I.O. Okonko, P.O. Okerentugba and N. Jaja, 2012. Detection of HIV 1 and 2 antibodies among pregnant women in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. World Appl. Sci. J., 16: 589-598.
  74. Adedeji, A.O., I.O. Okonko and F.D. Adu, 2012. Comparative study of molecular and antigenic characterization for intratypic differentiation (ITD) of poliovirus strains. J. Med. Virol., 84: 1975-1979.
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  75. Adedeji, A.O., I.O. Okonko and F.D. Adu, 2012. Sabin and wild type polioviruses from children of pediatrics age who presented with acute flaccid paralysis in Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 12: 345-354.
  76. Sule, W.F., I.O. Okonko, O.T. Yusuf, E. Donbraye, A. Fadeyi, A.O. Udeze and J.A. Alli, 2010. HIV-1 and-2 Antibodies among Children in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. Asian J. Med. 2: 170-176.
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  77. Okonko, O.I., 2010. Microbiology and the internet: The use of e-groups (listserver mailing list) for the advancement of microbiology profession in nigeria. Niger. J. Microbiol., 24: 2095-2105.
  78. Okonko, I.O., F.A. Soleye, T.A. Amusan, A.O. Udeze and J.A. Alli et al., 2010. Seroprevalence of HBsAg among patients in Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria. Global J. Med. Res., 10: 40-49.
  79. Alli, J.A., I.O. Okonko, O.A. Abraham, A.F. Kolade and P.N. Ogunjobi et al., 2010. A serosurvey of blood parasites (Plasmodium, Microfilaria, HIV, HBsAG, HCV antibodies) in prospective Nigerian blood donors. Res. J. Med. Sci., 4: 255-275.
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  80. Udeze, A.O., I.O. Okonko, E. Donbraye, W.F. Sule, A. Fadeyi and L.N. Uche, 2009. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C antibodies amongst blood donors in Ibadan, Southwestern, Nigeria. World Applied Sci. J., 7: 1023-1028.
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  81. Motayo, O.B., I.O. Okonko, L.N. Uche, B.A. Onoja and C.H. Obiogbolu, 2009. The sero-prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among patients attending the special treatment clinic at university college hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Nig. J. Microbiol, 23: 1908-1914.
  82. Lawal, O.A., A.S. Bakarey, L.N. Uche, A.O. Udeze and I.O. Okonko, 2009. HBV infection among intending blood donors who incidentally tested positive to HIV antibody in two blood banks in Ibadan, Nigeria. World Appl. Sci. J., 7: 1269-1274.
  83. Okonko, I.O., E.T. Babalola, A.O. Adedeji, B.A. Onoja, A.A. Ogun, A.O. Nkang and F.D. Adu, 2008. The role of vaccine derived polioviruses in the global eradication of polio-the Nigeria experience as a case study. Biotechnol. Mol. Biol. Rev., 3: 135-147.
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  84. Okonko I.O., 2008. Microbes in biological weapons Defense: How ready are we for the next plague?. Niger. Army Quart. J., 4: 188-211.
  85. Omezuruike, O.I., F.E. Aloysius, A.O.T. Elizabeth, O.T. Adeola and O.A. Adewale, 2007. The application of Internet-based information systems in microbiology profession, advancement and national development in Nigeria: An overview. Nigerian J. Microbiol., 21: 1611-1624.