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Robert Kelechi Obi

Robert Kelechi Obi

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42 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

My name is Dr. Robert Kelechi Obi. My fist degree was in Microbiology obtained at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989. I have two M. Sc degrees. The first was in Medical Microbiology (Virology Research) from University of Lagos. The second was in Medical Parasitology also from University of Lagos. My Ph. D was also from University of Lagos in Medical Microbiology (Virology Research). I am presently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Publications (42)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Susceptibility of two RNA viruses of public health significance to selected Nigerian medicinal plants.
Obi, R.K. and J.A. Shenge,
Niger. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2018
Risk factors and sero-prevalence of hepatitis C virus antibody among undergraduate students of Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
Obi, R.K., J.A. Shenge, C.I. Chikwendu, E.S. Amadi and J.N. Ogbulie,
FUTO J. Ser., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2018
Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen among healthy asymptomatic students of a tertiary institution in South Eastern, Nigeria.
Chikwendu, C.I., R.K. Obi, E.S. Amadi, J.A. Shenge and J.N. Ogbulie,
FUTO J. Ser., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2018
Molecular detection of swine influenza virus in pigs and pig handlers in some communities in Lagos State, South Western, Nigeria.
Ewelukwa, C.O. and R.K. Obi,
J. Dis. Global Health, | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2016
Detection of hepatitis E virus RNA in chicken droppings and pig feces in Ogun and Lagos States, South Western, Nigeria.
Ogbolu, E.E. and R.K. Obi,
Br. J. Med. Med. Res., | Journal Article
10.9734/BJMMR/2016/15467
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2016
Hepatocarcinogenic properties of hepatitis B virus.
Obi, R.K., B.O. Oke, A.A. Anjorin, I.K. Bidmos, O.B. Salu and S.A. Omilabu,
Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health, | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2016
Evaluation of the sensitivity of measles virus and herpes simplex virus-1 to three locally available herbs in Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., A.A. Anjorin, B.O. Oke, O.B. Salu and S.A. Adesegun et al.,
Pharmacologia, | Journal Article
10.5567/pharmacologia.2016.93.102
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2016
Assessment of the Microbiological status of some commercial yoghurt brands sold in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria.
Chikwendu, C.I., R.K. Obi and E.S. Amadi,
Niger. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2015
Evaluation of techniques for the diagnosis of rotavirus gastroenteritis in paediatric patients.
Obi, R.K., B.O. Oke, A.A. Anjorin, I.K. Bidmos, O.B. Salu and S.A. Omilabu,
Genes Rev., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2015
Advances in HIV herbal research: Successes/adverse effects.
Obi, R.K.,
Res. Desk, | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2013
A prospective study of three blood-borne viral pathogens among pregnant women attending ante-natal care in Owerri, Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., F.C. Nwanebu, C.N. Ohalete and N.N. Onyemekara,
J. Public Health Epidemiol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2012
Antibiotic sensitivity pattern of bacterial isolates from semen of men with Infertility problem.
Emeakaroha, M.C., R.K. Obi, F.C. Nwanebu, J.N. Ogbulie, J.C. Uwaezuoke and C.N. Ohalete,
World J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2012
Larvicidal potential of crude extracts of Azadirachta indica (Neem).
Duru, U.N., J.C. Orji and R.K. Obi,
World J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2012
Bacteriology of different wound infection and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in Imo State, Nigeria.
Ohalete, C.N., R.K. Obi and M.C. Emeakoroha,
World J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2012
Malaria prevalence in children under 5 years and pregnant women attending selected hospitals in Ihitte Uboma LGA, Imo State, Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., F.C. Nwanebu, C.C. Okangba and C.K. Nwanebu,
Niger. J. Parasitol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2012
Antibiotics sensitivity of bacteria pathogens isolated from tilapia in aquaculture systems in Owerri, Imo State.
Mgbemena, I.C., U.J. Udensi, J. Nnokwe, R.K. Obi and E.A. Ogbonna,
J. Aquat. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2012
Studies on the prevalence and susceptibility pattern of malaria infection in young ABO blood group patients attending the Federal Medical Center, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Tony-Chiegboka, N.A., F.N. Opara, A.A. Udoye, R.K. Obi and R.I. Okechukwu,
Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Microbial and nutritional qualities of mushroom.
Okechukwu, R.L., J.N. Okereke, N.E. Onyedineke and R.K. Obi,
Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Microbial succession in meat spoilage.
Nwanebu, F.C., O.A. Ojiako, R.K. Obi, C.I. Chikwendu and C.R. Igwilo,
Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Anti-microbial activity of leaf and root extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter leaf) on some bacterial isolates.
Nwanebu, F.C., R.K. Obi, C. Ogbulie, I.N. Nwachukwu and F.N. Chukwu,
Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Implications of parasitosis as a health-care index among indigenes of Umueze II community, Ehime Mbano.
Nwanebu, F.C., R.K. Obi, C.I. Chikwendu and C.C. Okangba,
Int. J. Environ. Health Health Dev., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Chemical and silt-induced eutrophication syndrome at Otamiri River, Owerri, Nigeria.
Nwanebu, F.C., R.K. Obi and O.A. Ojiako,
J. Public Health Epidemiol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Diagnosis of intestinal cryptosporidiosis in Africa: Prospects and challenges.
Oyibo, W.A., C.C. Okangba, R.K. Obi, F.C. Nwanebu and T. Ojuromi,
J. Applied Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Concurrent parasitosis in the liver of seropositive HIV patients.
Obi, R.K., F.C. Nwanebu, C.I. Chikwendu, U.U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji, C.C. Okangba and N.M. Orji,
Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Endemicity of lymphatic filariasis in three local government areas in Imo State, Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., F.C. Nwanebu, U.U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji, C.C. Okangba and W. Braide et al.,
Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Ethanolic extraction and phytochemical screening of two Nigerian herbs on pathogens isolated from wound infections.
Obi, R.K., F.C. Nwanebu, U.U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji, L.N. Onuoha and N. Chiegboka,
Pharmacie Globale: Int. J. Compr. Pharm., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2011
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from non-clinical urine samples.
Chikwendu, C.I., E.S. Amadi and R.K. Obi,
New York Sci. J., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2010
Relationship between HIV/AIDS and poverty: A case study of two cities in Abia State, Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., C.C. Okangba, F.C. Nwanebu, U.U. Ndubuisi, I.C. Mgbemene and W. Braide,
Curr. Res. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2010
Concurrent parasitosis in an onchocerciasis endemic community.
Obi, R.K., W.A. Oyibo, C.C. Okangba, F.C. Nwanebu, E.T. Oparaocha, N.M. Orji and U.U. Ndubuisi,
Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2010
Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases: The perpetual menace.
Obi, R.K., N.M. Orji, F.C. Nwanebu, C.C. Okangba and U.U. Ndubuisi,
Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2010
Human adaptation to parasitism.
Obi, R.K., W.A. Oyibo, C.C. Okangba, F.C. Nwanebu, N.M. Orji and U.U. Ndubuisi,
Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2010
Premunition in Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Obi, R.K., C.C. Okangba, F.C. Nwanebu, U.U. Ndubuisi and N.M. Orji,
Afr. J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2010
Assessment of quality of drinking water sources in the Federal university of technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Oparaocha, E.T., O.C. Iroegbu and R.K. Obi,
J. Applied Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2010
Antibacterial qualities and phytochemical screening of the oils of Curcubita pepo and Brassica nigra.
Obi, R.K., F.C. Nwanebu, U.U. Ndubuisi and N.M. Orji,
J. Med. Plants Res., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2009
Effect of antiretroviral therapy on work productivity of HIV patients in Abia State, Nigeria.
Amadi, A.N., O.K. Iro, R.K. Obi and C.O.A. Amadi,
J. Applied Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2009
Studies on the distribution of clinically diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., A.N. Amadi, I.M. Idika and F.C. Nwanebu,
Niger. J. Parasitol., | Journal Article
10.4314/njpar.v29i2.37914
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2008
In vitro effect of some quinolone antibiotics on strains of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a hospital environment.
Obi, R.K. and F.C. Nwanebu,
Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol., | Journal Article
10.4314/ajcem.v9i3.7497
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2008
Vermifugal effect of three local herbs (Carica papaya, Spigilia anthelmia and Phyllantus niruri) on broiler chickens infected with Ascaridia galli.
Oparaocha, E.T., C. Okorie, J. Anosike and R. Obi,
Afr. J. Applied Zool. Environ. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2008
Pharmacologic evaluation of the activities of four traditional herbs on Onchacerca volvulus and hookworms.
Ojiako, O.A., R.K. Obi and F.N. Nwanebu,
Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
10.4314/ijonas.v3i2.36161
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2007
Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection among pregnant women in an antenatal clinic in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., I.I. Iroagba and O.A. Ojiako,
Afr. J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2007
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among Pregnant women in an antenatal clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Obi, R.K., S.C. Umeh and O.H. Okurede,
Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2006
Virucidal potential of some edible Nigerian vegetables.
Obi, R.K., I.I. Iroagba and O.A. Ojiako,
Afr. J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Robert Kelechi Obi
2006