Hope Chioma Innocent-Adiele

Presently, I am a Lecturer II (Teaching & Research Medical Virologist, and Molecular Epidemiologist in the Virus Research Unit of the Department of Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. I specialized in Medical Virology and Molecular Epidemiology. I have 3 active years as a Teaching and Research Virologist in University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. I have showed in the recent years a strong presence in Virology research and education through my publications and my involvement in teaching from available limited resources.

EDUCATION

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria Ph.D. in Virology 2020
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria M.Sc. in Microbiology (Food) 2012
University of Uyo, Nigeria B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology 2006
Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Obio Inyang, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE, May/June O/ Level) 2000
Avonipupe Primary School, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State, Nigeria First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) 1992

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Novel, Re-Emerging and emerging viruses.
2. HIV-1 Diversity, Drug-Resistant Mutations (DRMs) and Co-receptor Usage in HIV-1 Individuals in Nigeria: Significance for Public Health in Nigeria.
3. Molecular and Seroprevalence of viruses of medical importance such as Dengue Virus, EBV etc

FUTURE PROJECTS

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Semi-Quantitative Analysis and Seroepidemiological Evidence of Past Dengue Virus Infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
D Nwachukwu, EN Oketah, CH Ugwu, HC Innocent-Adiele, CC Adim, ...
arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.15685 2024



SARS-CoV-2 Co-infections with Bacteria and Fungi in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients in Rivers State, Nigeria
AJ Kalio, N Frank-Peterside, TI Cookey, AM Awanye, CNE Ibezim, ...
2024



Detection and Prevalence of Syphilis, Hepatitis C Virus and Helicobacter pylori Co-Infection among Pregnant Women attending Primary Health Centre, Mbodo-Aluu, Rivers State, Nigeria
CC Adim, FH Nnamdi, CD Ugboma, TI Cookey, HC Innocent-Adiele, ...
medRxiv, 2024.03. 22.24304749 2024



First serological prevalence of dengue virus IgG antibody among pregnant women in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
IO Okonko, HC Innocent-Adiele, OV Njoku, EA Eugene
Scientia Africana 22 (2), 239-248 2023



Serological Evidence of HBV, HCV and HEV Infection Among ART-Nave HIV-1 Infected Individuals in a Tertiary Health Facility in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, from 2016–2017
IO Okonko, MT Biragbara, TI Cookey, BJ Okonko, CC Adim, ...
American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development (AJMRD) 5 (04 2023



Prevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 IgG Antibody among pregnant women in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
IO Okonko, AF Benjamin, TI Cookey, BJ Okonko, H Innocent-Adiele
Microbiologia Medica 38 (1) 2023



Serum IgG antibody against human cytomegalovirus in HIV-infected patients presenting at a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
OI Omezuruike, GN Rejoice, IAH Chioma, CT Ifeoma, OB Jachinma
International Journal of Science and Technology Research Archive 4 (1), 126-134 2023



Epstein Barr virus nuclear antigens among University Students in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
TI Cookey, J Jonah, CC Adim, BJ Okonko, HC Innocent-Adiele, IO Okonko
International Journal of Science and Technology Research Archive 4 (01), 113-120 2023



Isolation and Antibiogram Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at Abuja Campus, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
HC Innocent-Adiele, ND Nkara, OJ Osuala, CG Daokoru-Olukole, ...
Int. J. Path. Res 12 (6), 127-135 2023



The Prevalence of Candida Species among HIV-Positive Women in Aluu, Nigeria: A Call for Awareness
TI Cookey, MO Ihejirika, OJ Osuala, EN Onu, BO Amadi, EN Oketah, ...
Int. J. Path. Res 12 (6), 99-109 2023



Rubella-specific IgM antibodies in non-pregnant women in Rivers State, Nigeria
CC Adim, NN Odu, IO Okonko
2022



Dual Positivity of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) In the Highly Infected Population of Rivers State, Nigeria
IO Okonko, VC Okobia, TI Cookey, HC Innocent-Adiele
Report & Opinion, 14 (10): 1 9 2022



Seroprevalence of Epstein Barr IgG antibody among patients presenting at a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
IO Okonko, CC Adim, HCI Adiele, T Ifeoma
2022



Dual positivity of HIV and anti-HCV in the highly infected population of Rivers State, Nigeria
IO Okonko, TI Cookey, HC Innocent-Adiele
International Journal of Scientific Research Updates 4 (02), 039-048 2022



Detection of HIV and Mycobacterium tuberculosis among University Students in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
IO Okonko, TI Cookey, EM Okoli
medRxiv, 2021.03. 06.21253050 2021



SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AMONG HIV INFECTED INDIVIDUALS IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
HC Innocent-Adiele, BBT Michael, IO Okonko, O Ogbu
medRxiv, 2021.03. 06.21253060 2021



Epidemiology and genetic diversity of HIV-1 variants detected among HIV-infected individuals in Old Cross River State, Nigeria
I Okonko, H Innocent-Adiele, O Ogbu, R Duerr
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY 24 2021



Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among HIV Infected Individuals in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. medRxiv preprint for Health Sciences
HC Innocent-Adiele, BBT Michael, IO Okonko, O Ogbu
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and BMJ Yale. doi: https://doi. org/10.1101 2021



Prevalence of Some Opportunistic Infections (OIs) and Co-infections among HIV-Infected Persons in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
IO Okonko, H Onwusor, AM Awanye, TI Cookey, CC Onoh, ...
South Asian J Res Microbiol 8, 1-12 2020



Analysis of HIV/malaria coinfections among HIV-1 infected individuals in two tertiary hospitals in old Cross River State, Nigeria
UI Ejike, TI Cookey, HC Innocent-Adiele, IO Okonko
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health 41 (10), 31-41 2020

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Benefits, public health hazards and risks associated with fish consumption
OB Adedeji, PO Okerentugba, HC Innocent-Adiele, IO Okonko, SO Ojeniyi, ...
New York Science Journal 5 (9), 33-61 2012
Citations: 53



Antibiogram and plasmid profiling of carbapenemase and extended spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Abeokuta, South western
BO Motayo, PA Akinduti, FA Adeyakinu, PO Okerentugba, JC Nwanze, ...
African health sciences 13 (4), 1091-1097 2013
Citations: 47



Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacterial agents involved in lower respiratory tract infections in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
OA Akingbade, JI Ogiogwa, PO Okerentugba, HC Innocent-Adiele, ...
Report and opinion 4 (5), 25-30 2012
Citations: 42



Bacteria colonisation and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of wound infections in a hospital in Abeokuta
BO Motayo, JA Akinbo, IJ Ogiogwa, AA Idowu, JC Nwanze, CC Onoh, ...
Frontiers in Science 3 (1), 43-48 2013
Citations: 30



Microbiological quality of a yoghurt-like product from african yam bean
ER Amakoromo, HC Innocent-Adiele, HO Njoku
National Science 10 (6), 6-9 2012
Citations: 16



Antimicrobial resistance profile of extra-intestinal Escherichia coli infections in a South Western Nigerian City
BO Motayo, IJ Ogiogwa, PO Okerentugba, HC Innocent-Adiele, ...
Blood 27, 8.0 2012
Citations: 14



Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis antigen among attendees of a fertility clinic in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria
OI Ogiogwa, BO Motayo, PO Okerentugba, HC Innocent-Adiele, Y Tafeng, ...
Researcher 4 (4), 96-100 2012
Citations: 12



Circulating Plasmodium falciparum and HIV 1/2 as co-infections among blood donors in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
I Okonko, O Adejuwon, P Okerentugba, H Innocent-Adiele
Age 18 (39), 152 2012
Citations: 11



Bacteriological review of multi-drug resistance (MDR) pathogens involved in respiratory tract infections (RTIS) in Abeokuta, Nigeria
BO Motayo, JI Ogiogwa, BW Aboderin, PO Okerentugba, ...
Journal of Researcher 5, 49-55 2012
Citations: 11



Plasmid Profile of Isolated Klebsiella Species in a Tertiary Hospital in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
OA Akingbade, IJ Ogiogwa, IO Okonko, PO Okerentugba, ...
World Applied Science Journal 3, 371-8 2012
Citations: 10



Detection and seroprevalence of HIV 1 & 2 antibodies in Abeokuta, Southwest, Nigeria
BO Motayo, U Usen, BO Folarin, PO Okerentugba, HC Innocent-Adiele, ...
Int J Virol Mol Biol 1 (2), 18-22 2012
Citations: 8



Dual Positivity of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) In the Highly Infected Population of Rivers State, Nigeria
IO Okonko, VC Okobia, TI Cookey, HC Innocent-Adiele
Report & Opinion, 14 (10): 1 9 2022
Citations: 7



Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among HIV Infected Individuals in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. medRxiv preprint for Health Sciences
HC Innocent-Adiele, BBT Michael, IO Okonko, O Ogbu
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and BMJ Yale. doi: https://doi. org/10.1101 2021
Citations: 7



Physico-chemicial quality of a yoghurt-like product from African yam bean
ER Amakoromo, HC Innocent-Adiele, HO Njoku
Report and Opinion 4 (4), 58-61 2012
Citations: 7



Shelf-life study of a yoghurt-like product from African Yam bean
ER Amakoromo, HC Innocent-Adiele, HO Njoku
Nature Science 10 (5), 6-9 2012
Citations: 7



Prevalence and seasonal variations of HIV 1 and 2 infection among children in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria
BO Motayo, U Usen, BO Folarin, PO Okerentugba, HC Innocent-Adiele, ...
Journal of Microbiology Research 3 (3), 107-110 2013
Citations: 6



Dual positivity of HIV and anti-HCV in the highly infected population of Rivers State, Nigeria
IO Okonko, TI Cookey, HC Innocent-Adiele
International Journal of Scientific Research Updates 4 (02), 039-048 2022
Citations: 5



Prevalence of Treponema pallidum in serum of pregnant women in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
JI Ogiogwa, OA Akingbade, BW Aboderin, PO Okerentugba, ...
Nat Sci 10, 91-4 2012
Citations: 5



Methicillin resistance and beta-lactamase production in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from different clinical samples in Abeokuta, Nigeria
BO Motayo, PA Akinduti, PO Okerentugba, HC Innocent-Adiele, CC Onoh, ...
Acad Arena 4 (6), 25-8 2012
Citations: 5



Prevalence of Some Opportunistic Infections (OIs) and Co-infections among HIV-Infected Persons in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
IO Okonko, H Onwusor, AM Awanye, TI Cookey, CC Onoh, ...
South Asian J Res Microbiol 8, 1-12 2020
Citations: 4

Publications

Amakoromo, E. R., Innocent-Adiele, H. C. & Njoku, H. O. (2012). Microbiological quality of a yoghurt-like product from African yam bean. Nature and Science, 10(6), 6-9.
Amakoromo, E. R., Innocent-Adiele, H. C. & Njoku, H. O. (2012). Physico-chemical quality of a yoghurt-like product from African yam bean. Report and Opinion, 7(10), 58-61.
Amakoromo, E. R., Innocent-Adiele, H. C. & Njoku, H. O. (2012). Shelf-life study of a yoghurt-like product from African yam bean. Nature and Science, 10(5), 58-63.
Aboderin B. W., Motayo, B. O., Idiong, D. U., Okerentugba, P. O. Innocent-Adiele, H. C., Onoh, C. C., Nwanze, J. C. & Okonko, I. O. (2012). Occurrence of Gardnerella vaginalis in Women in Jos, Nigeria. New York Science Journal, 5(5), 37-40.
Adedeji, O. B., Okerentugba, P. O., Innocent-Adiele, H. C. & Okonko, I. O. (2012). Benefits, public health hazards and risks associated with fish consumption. New York Science Journal, 5(9), 31-61.
Akingbade, O. A., Ogiogwa, J. I., Okerentugba, P. O., Innocent-Adiele, H. C., Onoh, C. C., Nwanze, J. C. & Okonko, I. O. (2012). Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacterial agents involved in lower respiratory tract infections in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Report and Opinion, 4(5), 25-30.
Akingbade, O. A., Olalekan, A. O., Okerentugba, P. O., Innocent-Adiele, H. C., Onoh, C. C., Nwanze, J. C. & Okonko, I. O. (2012). Multi-drug resistance (MDR) urinopathogens among patients attending a tertiary hospital in Lagos,