Dr. Smart Enoch Amala
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Dr. Smart Enoch Amala

Professor
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Applied Microbiology
62%
Medical Microbiology
90%
Bioscience
75%
Biotechnology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
50
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Wokem, G.N., I.T. Obi and S.E. Amala, 2021. Sero-epidemiological assessment of toxoplasmosis among antenatal attendees of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria. MOJ Public Health, 10: 9-14.
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  2. Simeon, N.N., A.S. Enoch and A.U. Udogadi, 2021. Antimicrobial effects of Bryophyllum pinnatum and Garcinia kola Juice against selected uropathogens. EC Emerg. Med. Crit. Care, 5: 1-6.
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  3. Monsi, T.P., M.N. Egeolu, S.E. Amala, L.K. Giami and S.D. Abbey, 2021. Phenotypic response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to different hydrogen ion concentrations of an herbal drug. Clin. Microbiol. Open Access, Vol. 10. .
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  4. Enoch, A.S., G. Silas, M.T. Pius and A.I. Nwozuke, 2021. Cross-sectional study of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS co-infections among patients attending directly observed treatment Centers in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. J. Tuberculosis Res., 9: 131-145.
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  5. Diamreyan, O.O., S.E. Amala and E.G. Nwokah, 2021. Prevalence of herpes simplex virus type-2 infection among pregnant women in Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria. Am. J. Biomed. Sci., 13: 70-77.
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  6. Amala, S.E., S.N. Nweke, R. Nwalozie and T.P. Monsi, 2021. Antimicrobial properties and phytochemical composition of Garcinia kola, Bryophyllum pinnatum, and Allium sativum juices on some clinical pathogens. Adv. Biosci. Biotechnol., 12: 388-406.
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  7. Amala, S.E., R. Karibi-Botoye, E.G. Nwokah and M.T. Pius, 2021. Prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy and urinary tract infection in non-pregnant symptomatic women. Am. J. Biomed. Sci., 13: 172-183.
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  8. Amala, S.E., N.O. Agwor, N.V. Agi and T.P. Monsi, 2021. Evaluation of the impact of hydrocarbon-generated soot on antibiotics susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli isolates. Adv. Microbiol., 11: 444-452.
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  9. Amala, S., 2021. Comparative evaluation of enterotoxigenic bacteria in Kunu and Zobo drinks. J. Food: Microbiol. Saf. Hyg., Vol. 6. .
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  10. Okogeri, E.I., S.E. Amala, E.G. Nwokah and T.P. Monsi, 2020. Cross-sectional study of extended spectrum β-lactamase genes (SHV, TEM, CTX-M and OXA) in Klebsiella species from Clinical Specimens, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Am. J. Med. Sci. Med., 8: 180-186.
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  11. Amala, S.E., T.P. Monsi and M.W.N. Omah, 2020. Comparative analyses of the efficacy of dry and fresh Mangifera indica ethanolic extracts on E. coli and S. aureus. J. Biosci. Med., 8: 56-68.
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  12. Amala, S.E., A. Hanson and G.N. Wokem, 2020. Candida co-infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis in tuberculosis patients and antifungal susceptibility of the isolates. J. Tuberculosis Res., 8: 53-65.
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  13. Osuosa, A.O., E.G. Nwokah and S.E. Amala, 2019. Levels of eosinophil and microphage-secreted cytokines in plasmodia-infected children in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 6: 89-94.
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  14. Omeremu, D.M., A.S. Enoch and O. Azuonwu, 2019. Bacteriological quality assessment of zobo drink sold in Bayelsa State Nigeria. J. Appl. Life Sci. Int., Vol. 20. 10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130073.
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  15. Hanson, A., A.S. Enoch and G.N. Wokem, 2019. Tuberculosis-candida co-infection in patients having pulmonary tuberculosis attending DOTs clinic in rumuigbo model primary health centre in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health, Vol. 35. 10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i230118.
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  16. Enoch, A.S. and M.T. Pius, 2019. Bacteria associated with hand-washing bowls and water in public restaurants. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 6: 73-77.
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  17. Amala, S. Enoch, Daw and M. Omeremu, 2019. Bacteriological quality of kunu drink sold in Bayelsa State Nigeria and the pathogenic potential of some isolates. J. Sci. Res. Rep., Vol. 22. 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v22i430092.
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  18. Aleru, C.P., K.C. Wachukwu, S.D. Abbey, S.E. Amala, O.A. Ollor and C.A. Mbata, 2019. Assessment of physicochemical qualities, heavy metals concentrations and bacterial pathogens in Creek Road/Bonny Estuary, Rivers State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res., 8: 428-436.
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  19. Nwokah, E.G. and S.E. Amala, 2018. Detection of community-acquired and extended spectrum beta lactamase-producing uropathogens in a Sub-Urban community in Rivers State, Nigeria. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 5: 13-17.
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  20. Ndukwe, G.U., C.K. Okpora and S.E. Amala, 2018. Leucocyte counts of HIV infected children in Aba metropolis. J. Agric. Vet. Sci., 10: 47-65.
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  21. Enoch, A.S. and K.O. Ethel, 2018. Malaria in pregnancy a comparative study of pregnant women in two hospitals. Eur. J. Pharm. Med. Res., 5: 40-45.
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  22. Amala, S.E., 2018. Enumeration of total heterotrophic and petroleum-degrading bacteria counts in water and sediments from Diobu Creek, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Asian J. Environ. Ecol., Vol. 8. 10.9734/AJEE/2018/43545.
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  23. Amala, S.E. and I.C. Agha, 2018. Bacterial burden of vegetables salad sold in some fast food centers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. J. Adv. Microbiol., Vol. 13. 10.9734/JAMB/2018/43828.
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  24. Nwouzuke, A.I. and A.S. Enoch, 2017. Window screening of hepatitis B virus (HBc-IgM) infection in hepatitis B surface antigen negative blood donors in Nigeria. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 4: 680-684.
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  25. Monsi, T.P., S.E. Amala and N.F. Ugoaru, 2017. Acquisition of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli exposed to a locally produced herbal drug. Microbiol. Res. J. Int., Vol. 22. 10.9734/MRJI/2017/34812.
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  26. Amala, S.E. and T.P. Monsi, 2017. Bacteria associated with hospital handrails in a tertiary institution in Nigeria. Asian J. Med. Health, Vol. 6. 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34991.
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  27. Amala, S.E. and G.N. Wokem, 2017. Prevalence of malaria in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a rural and an urban hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. J. Adv. Med. Med. Res., Vol. 24. 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37994.
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  28. Amala, S.E. and D.O. Onwuli, 2017. Bacterial burden of suya and suya spice ingredients sold in some parts of port Harcourt, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Res., 9: 55665-55668.
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  29. Innocent, A.N., E.A. Smart and Z.A. Jeremiah, 2016. Hepatitis B virus profile among blood donors in the capital territory Abuja, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res., 5: 1668-1672.
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  30. Enoch, A.S. and E.G. Nwokah, 2016. The bacterial burden of computer keyboards in cyber cafes located in and around rivers state university of science and technology, Port Harcourt. Int. J. Curr. Res. Life Sci., 5: 515-517.
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  31. Amala, S.E. and C.P. Aleru, 2016. Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among tuberculosis patients attending directly observed treatment short-course (DOTS) clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res., 5: 1718-1722.
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  32. Amala, S.E. and C.P. Aleru, 2016. Bacteriological quality of swimming pools water in Port Harcourt metropolis. Nat. Sci., 8: 79-84.
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  33. Amala, S.E., Nwibani and C. Priscilla, 2015. Malaria in children, its association with abo blood group and haemoglobin genotype. Int. J. Dev. Res., 5: 5958-5962.
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  34. Amala, S.E. and I.F. Ejikema, 2015. Bacteria associated with the mobile phones of medical personnel. Am. J. Biomed. Sci., 7: 26-32.
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  35. Amala, S.E. and E.G. Nwokah, 2015. Prevalence of asymtomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women attending antenatal in Port Harcourt Township, Nigeria and antibiogram of isolated bacteria. Am. J. Biomed. Sci., 7: 125-133.
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  36. Amala, S.E. and C.P. Nwibani, 2015. Malaria in pregnancy and its association with ABO blood group and Haemoglobin genotype. Int. J. Dev. Res., 5: 5317-5320.
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  37. Onwuli, D.O. and G. Ajuru, 2014. Cobalt and copper levels in the seminal plasma of infertile men living in Port Harcourt metropolis. Int. J. Clin. Nutr., 2: 27-31.
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