Nkup Jude Yunzoom

@unijos.edu.ng

University of Jos, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences
University of Jos

Nkup Jude Yunzoom


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EDUCATION

PhD Medical Microbiology (In-View), Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
MSc. Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
BSc. Microbiology University of Jos, Nigeria
SSCE Prestige International Secondary School Zawan Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
SSCE, Government Senior Secondary School Bukuru Jos, Plateau State,, Nigeria
First School Leaving Certificate, Transfer Roman Catholic Mission School Duankwan, Shendam LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Medical Microbiology and Immunology,
Medical Virology

FUTURE PROJECTS

Chikunguya Virus Epidemeology in North Central Nigeria


Applications Invited
Sponsorship

Genome Sequencing of Chikunguya virus from North Central Nigeria


Applications Invited
Grants
33

Scholar Citations

3

Scholar h-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF PRESUMPTIVE ESCHERICHIA COLI O157: H7 IN ABATTOIR EFFLUENTS IN JOS, NIGERIA
    CN Amos, NJ Yunzoom, EO Chidinma, NL Mwankat, DS Awak, TY Amapu, ...
    Science World Journal 21 (1), 147-151 , 2026
    2026
  • Seroprevalence and Occupational Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii Infection among Abattoir Workers and Meat Handlers in Jos, Nigeria
    O Okojokwu, J Mawak, N Cirfat, S David, I Gwan, J Nkup, M Benjamin, ...
    Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Solutions 4 (1), 85-91 , 2026
    2026
  • Seroprevalence and Associated Risks of Measles Infection in Children (0-18 Months) Presenting with High Fever in North-Central Nigeria
    AY Ajang, JD Panwul, AS Longwap, TY Amapu, RS Katnap, JY Nkup, ...
    UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research (UJMR) 10 (2), 82-89 , 2025
    2025
  • The Prevalence of Leptospira antibodies among dog handlers in Jos South and Kanke LG As, Plateau State
    MA Dangari, KS Ramnan, EA Abiayi, MO Okolo, U Abdulmalik, IJ Gwan, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2025
    2025
  • Human Cytomegalovirus IgM among Pregnant Women Attending Faith Alive Foundation Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup
    International Journal of Women's Health care and Gynecology , 2025
    2025
  • Evaluation of vaccination status, awareness, and seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among female sex workers in Jos
    H Zakari, AV Okafor, YA Ajang, JY Nkup, RS Katnap
    UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research 9 (1), 173-181 , 2024
    2024
  • Prevalence of dengue virus infection and malaria parasitemia among febrile patients attending the University of Jos health clinic, Plateau State, Nigeria.
    RS KATNAP, HO Nsor, AM Dangari, JY Nkup, N Miri, IJ Gwan, Y Maklu, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2024
    2024
  • Chikungunya virus infection and predisposing factors among febrile patients visiting rural community health care centres in Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, VM Ogasele, RS Katnap, SA David, GA Goyil, NA Cirfat, T Onyi, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • GROWTH KINETICS OF STREPTOCOCCUS SALIVARIOUS SUBSP. THERMOPHILUS AND LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SUBSP. BULGARICUS STARTER CULTURES DURING FERMENTATION OF ACHA (DIGITARIA EXILIS …
    A TY, D HS, A OD, G DD, D MM, D KV, N JY
    Science World Journal 19 (2) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Prevalence of hepatitis B and C surface antigens among students in Jos, Nigeria
    YA Agabi, GO Vincent, JY Nkup, NA Cirfat, JN Okechalu
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Coinfections with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among tuberculosis patients in Jos, Nigeria
    YA Agabi, AJ Onyedikachukwu, KE Udeogu, C Chukwu, JY Nkup, ...
    Sri Ramachandra Journal of Health Sciences 3 (1), 14-18 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with toxoplasmosis among women of child bearing age in Gombe metropolis, Gombe state, Nigeria
    SA David, SL Kela, JY Nkup, NA Cirfat
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases 4 (2), 681-694 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Prevalence of intestinal helminths among HIV patients accessing healthcare services at Faith Alive Foundation, Jos, Nigeria
    Y Agabi, CE Ezeife, SB Uneze, O Okojokwu, BS Eya, N Jude, H Zakari, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases 4 (1), 276-284 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Molecular detection of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical specimens in Jos, Nigeria
    J Nkup, S Joseph, Y Agabi, V David, Z Hashimu, CC Madubulum, A David, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Detection of Antibodies to Human T Cell Lymphotrophic Virus-I/II and Strongyloides Stercoralis Among Pregnant Women On Antenatal Visits To Selected Hospitals in Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, M Aminu, HI Inabo, SD Awak, NA Cirfat, RS Katnap, ...
    Saudi J Biomed Res 7 (1), 57-66 , 2022
    2022
  • Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Listeria Monocytogenes from Raw Cow Milk and Poultry Droppings in Jos, Nigeria
    GA Goyil, JY Nkup, AD Tyem, R Adamu, Z Hashimu, JD Mawak, ...
    Himalayan Journal of Applied Medical Sciences and Research 1 (3), 13-15 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Detection of antibodies to human T-cell lymphotrophic virus 1/2 among pregnant women on antenatal visits to selected hospitals in Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, M Aminu, HI Inabo, RS Katnap, DY Chundusu, JJ Diyong, ...
    Adv Microbiol Biotechnol Res J 1, 1-6 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Microbes and Infectious Diseases
    MA Dangari, KS Ramnan, EA Abiayi, MO Okolo, A Umaru, GI Joseph, ...
    2020
  • Prevalence of dengue virus infection and malaria parasitaemia in febrile patients in Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria
    RS Katnap, AM Dangari, JY Nkup, L Nimzing, PM Lar, DZ Egah
    Adv Micro Biotech Res J 1 (1), 14-19 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 5
  • Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAg) and Hepatitis B Antibodies among Commercial Motor Park Workers in Jos North, Nigeria
    Y Jude, J Ocheme, S Jesinta, D Samirah, C Nanya, ...
    Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 4 (3), 240-244 , 2019
    2019

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with toxoplasmosis among women of child bearing age in Gombe metropolis, Gombe state, Nigeria
    SA David, SL Kela, JY Nkup, NA Cirfat
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases 4 (2), 681-694 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Prevalence of dengue virus infection and malaria parasitaemia in febrile patients in Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria
    RS Katnap, AM Dangari, JY Nkup, L Nimzing, PM Lar, DZ Egah
    Adv Micro Biotech Res J 1 (1), 14-19 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 5
  • Molecular detection of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical specimens in Jos, Nigeria
    J Nkup, S Joseph, Y Agabi, V David, Z Hashimu, CC Madubulum, A David, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Prevalence of intestinal helminths among HIV patients accessing healthcare services at Faith Alive Foundation, Jos, Nigeria
    Y Agabi, CE Ezeife, SB Uneze, O Okojokwu, BS Eya, N Jude, H Zakari, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases 4 (1), 276-284 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Detection of antibodies to human T-cell lymphotrophic virus 1/2 among pregnant women on antenatal visits to selected hospitals in Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, M Aminu, HI Inabo, RS Katnap, DY Chundusu, JJ Diyong, ...
    Adv Microbiol Biotechnol Res J 1, 1-6 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among patients with chronic kidney disease in Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, P Ofoeke, JO Okojokwu, OI Ujah, EU Ejeliogu, JA Anejo-Okopi
    American Journal Of Laboratory Medcine (science Publishing Group) , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 3
  • Chikungunya virus infection and predisposing factors among febrile patients visiting rural community health care centres in Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, VM Ogasele, RS Katnap, SA David, GA Goyil, NA Cirfat, T Onyi, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • GROWTH KINETICS OF STREPTOCOCCUS SALIVARIOUS SUBSP. THERMOPHILUS AND LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SUBSP. BULGARICUS STARTER CULTURES DURING FERMENTATION OF ACHA (DIGITARIA EXILIS …
    A TY, D HS, A OD, G DD, D MM, D KV, N JY
    Science World Journal 19 (2) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Coinfections with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among tuberculosis patients in Jos, Nigeria
    YA Agabi, AJ Onyedikachukwu, KE Udeogu, C Chukwu, JY Nkup, ...
    Sri Ramachandra Journal of Health Sciences 3 (1), 14-18 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B antibodies among commercial motor park workers in Jos North, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, J Ocheme, S Jesinta, D Samirah, C Nanya, O Innocent, ...
    Saudi J. Pathol. Microbiol 4 (3), 240-244 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 2
  • Prevalence of hepatitis B and C surface antigens among students in Jos, Nigeria
    YA Agabi, GO Vincent, JY Nkup, NA Cirfat, JN Okechalu
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Listeria Monocytogenes from Raw Cow Milk and Poultry Droppings in Jos, Nigeria
    GA Goyil, JY Nkup, AD Tyem, R Adamu, Z Hashimu, JD Mawak, ...
    Himalayan Journal of Applied Medical Sciences and Research 1 (3), 13-15 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF PRESUMPTIVE ESCHERICHIA COLI O157: H7 IN ABATTOIR EFFLUENTS IN JOS, NIGERIA
    CN Amos, NJ Yunzoom, EO Chidinma, NL Mwankat, DS Awak, TY Amapu, ...
    Science World Journal 21 (1), 147-151 , 2026
    2026
  • Seroprevalence and Occupational Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii Infection among Abattoir Workers and Meat Handlers in Jos, Nigeria
    O Okojokwu, J Mawak, N Cirfat, S David, I Gwan, J Nkup, M Benjamin, ...
    Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Solutions 4 (1), 85-91 , 2026
    2026
  • Seroprevalence and Associated Risks of Measles Infection in Children (0-18 Months) Presenting with High Fever in North-Central Nigeria
    AY Ajang, JD Panwul, AS Longwap, TY Amapu, RS Katnap, JY Nkup, ...
    UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research (UJMR) 10 (2), 82-89 , 2025
    2025
  • The Prevalence of Leptospira antibodies among dog handlers in Jos South and Kanke LG As, Plateau State
    MA Dangari, KS Ramnan, EA Abiayi, MO Okolo, U Abdulmalik, IJ Gwan, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2025
    2025
  • Human Cytomegalovirus IgM among Pregnant Women Attending Faith Alive Foundation Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup
    International Journal of Women's Health care and Gynecology , 2025
    2025
  • Evaluation of vaccination status, awareness, and seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among female sex workers in Jos
    H Zakari, AV Okafor, YA Ajang, JY Nkup, RS Katnap
    UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research 9 (1), 173-181 , 2024
    2024
  • Prevalence of dengue virus infection and malaria parasitemia among febrile patients attending the University of Jos health clinic, Plateau State, Nigeria.
    RS KATNAP, HO Nsor, AM Dangari, JY Nkup, N Miri, IJ Gwan, Y Maklu, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2024
    2024
  • Detection of Antibodies to Human T Cell Lymphotrophic Virus-I/II and Strongyloides Stercoralis Among Pregnant Women On Antenatal Visits To Selected Hospitals in Jos, Nigeria
    JY Nkup, M Aminu, HI Inabo, SD Awak, NA Cirfat, RS Katnap, ...
    Saudi J Biomed Res 7 (1), 57-66 , 2022
    2022