Dr. Endurance Anthony Ophori

Professor
University of Benin, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Immunology from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.20382

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Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
Infectious Diseases
Immunochemistry
Biotechnology
Microbiology

Selected Publications

  1. Ophori, E.A., E.N. Okorie and O. Iyoha, 2014. Antimicrobial activities of smokeless tobaccos (snuff) against a clinical isolate of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Nig. Society Experim. Biol., 14: 156-159.

  2. Ophori, E. A., M.Y. Tula, A.V. Azih, R. Okojie and P.E. Ikpo, 2014. Current trends of immunization in Nigeria: Prospect and challenges. Tropical Med. Health, 42: 62-75.

  3. Onemu, O.S. and A.E. Ophori, 2013. Prevalence of multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus in clinical specimens obtained from patients attending the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 3: 154-159.

  4. Okorie, E.N. and E.A. Ophori, 2013. Effect of nutritional supplement on the CD4+ counts of treatment naïve asymptomatic HIV patients in Benin City, Nigeria. Adv. Biores., 4: 106-108.

  5. Ojiezeh, T.I., E.A. Ophori, N.O. Eghafona and P.A. Okiki, 2013. Prevalence of microflora in trachea of NDV challenged broiler following supplementation with extracts of Aloe vera, Lumbricus rubellus, Archachantina marginata and Ganoderma lucidum. J. Natural Sci. Res., 3: 106-111.

  6. Ojeize, T.I., E.A. Ophori, N.O. Eghafona, G.O.N. Echiowun, T.M. Joannis and R.Y. Akele, 2013. A pilot study on effects of vaccination on immunity of broiler chickens. J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, 3: 1-5.

  7. Ophori, E.A., R.O. Okojie and A.O. Ogbimi, 2012. Malaria vaccine: Prospects and challenges. Nig. J. Life Sci., 2: 1-7.

  8. Ophori, E.A. and R. Okojie, 2012. The assessment of CD4+ lymphocyte counts in patients with chronic periodontitis in Benin City, Nigeria. Asian Pac. J. Tropical Dis., 2: 639-641.

  9. Ophori, E.A. and N.C. Isibor, 2012. Lymphocyte subpopulations among pregnant women in Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. Asian Pac. J. Tropical Dis., 2: 293-296.

  10. Ojide, C.K., E.A. Ophori, N.O. Eghafona and C. Omoti, 2012. Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) amongst voluntary blood donors in Uuniversity of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Edo State, Nigeria. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 2: 15-20.

  11. Ophori, E.A., W.J. Ebikade, V.O. Uzebu and S. Onemu, 2011. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C in HIV – infected patients in Agbor, South-South Nigeria. Af. J. Animal Biomed. Sci., 6: 72-76.

  12. Ophori, E.A., P.E. Ikpo, I. O. Dunkwu and E.O. Akpaja, 2011. Immunomodulating effects of Pleurotus tuber regium fed to domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Biosci. Res. J., 23: 293-297.

  13. Ophori, E.A., C. Isibor, S.O. Onemu and E.J. Johnny, 2011. Immunological response to Helicobacter pylori among healthy volunteers in Agbor, Nigeria. Asian Pac. J. Tropical Dis., 1: 38-40.

  14. Ophori, E.A., 2011. Assessment of fungi aeroallergens in homes of asthmatic patients in Benin City, Nigeria. Int. J. Biomed. Health Sci., 7: 71-75.

  15. Onemu, S.O., E.A. Ophori and A.O. Ogbimi, 2011. Evaluation of the relationship between leucocytospermia and bacteriospermia in sexually active males in Benin City, Nigeria. Nig. J. Sci. Environ., 10: 86-90.

  16. Onemu, S.O. and E.A. Ophori, 2011. The role of some microorganisms and semen quality in haematospermia. Nig. J. Life Sci., 1: 85-89.

  17. Ophori, E.A., P. Imade and E.J. Jonny, 2010. Asymptomatic bacteriuria in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. J. Bacteriol. Res., 2: 14-17.
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  18. Ophori, E.A., O. Atanunu, E.J. Johnny and M. Adu, 2010. Seroprevalence of syphilis in apparently healthy students from a tertiary institution in Benin City, Nigeria. Jpn. J. Infect. Dis., 63: 437-439.

  19. Ophori, E.A., B.N. Eriagbonye and P. Ugbodaga, 2010. Antimicrobial activity of propolis against Streptococcus mutans. Af. J. Biotech., 9: 4966-4969.

  20. Ophori, E.A. and E.C. Wemabu, 2010. Antimicrobial activity of propolis extract on bacteria isolated from nasopharynx of patients with upper respiratory tract infection admitted to Central Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria. Af. J. Microbiol. Res., 4: 1719-1723.

  21. Onemu, S.O., E.A. Ophori and A.O. Ogbimi, 2010. Bacterial infection and semen quality of sexually active males in Benin City, Nigeria. Int. J. Biotech. Allied Sci., 5: 559-563.

  22. Onemu, S.O., A.O. Ogbimi and E.A. Ophori, 2010. Microbiology and semen indices of sexually active male in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. J. Bacteriol. Res., 2: 55-59.

  23. Imade, P.E., P.E. Izekor, N.O. Eghafona, O.I. Enabulele and E. Ophori, 2010. Asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women. N. Am. J. Med. Sci., 2: 263-266.
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  24. Imade, P.E., K. Ibadin, N. Eghafona, O. Enabulele and E.A. Ophori, 2010. HIV seroprevalence among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in a tertiary health institution in Benin City, Nigeria.. Macedonian J. Med. Sci., 3: 43-45.
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  25. Ophori, E.A., A.O. Nwokolo and A. U. Ophori, 2009. Bacteriology of computers in the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci., 12: 8163-8168.

  26. Isibor, C.N., J.A. Isibor and E.A. Ophori, 2009. Evaluation of the sodium hypochlorite concentration method of detecting acid fast bacilli from sputum of patients in Central hospital, Delta State, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Appl. Sci., 5: 357-360.
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  27. Ophori, E.A., M.N. Uwaechie and A.O. Ogbimi, 2008. Antibodies to some enteropathogenic bacteria in serum of apparently healthy individuals in Ugbowo, Benin City, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Appl. Sci., 4: 421-423.

  28. Ophori, E.A., A.O. Ogbimi, I.O. Enabulele and W. Akhiwu, 2008. Immuno-pathologic effects of crude protein extract (PI) from house dust on albino rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). World J. Biotech., 9: 1418-1431.

  29. Ophori, E.A., A.O. Ogbimi and I.O. Enabulele, 2008. Indoor air and dust-borne bacteria in some residential homes in Uselu quarter, Benin City. Nigeria. J. Sci. Eng. Tech., 15: 8305-8313.

  30. Ophori, E.A., M. Adu and C. Isibor, 2005. Adherence capabilities of bacterial isolates from human conjunctivitis. Global J. Med Sci., 4: 25-27.

  31. Ophori, E.A., A. Esekheigbe and I.V. Obiorah, 2005. Some biochemical changes in rats exposed to mosquito coil smoke. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 1: 34-38.

  32. Ophori, E. A., A.O. Ogbimi and U. Usoh, 2005. Airborne lead (Pb) in house dust and soil in Benin City, Nigeria. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 2: 67-70.

  33. Atanunu, O., A.O. Emoghene. I. Ibeh and E.A. Ophori, 2005. Relationship between sero-positivity to syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in patients attending Central Hospital Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 2: 1-4.

  34. Ophori, E.A and A.O. Ogbimi, 2004. Indoor viable dust-bound microfungi in residential homes in Benin City, Nigeria. Scientia Africana, 3: 67-71.

  35. Ophori, E.A. and N.D. Osakwe, 2000. Microbiology of roasted edible worms (Larvae of palm Weevil, Rhychophorus phoenicis) bought from different markets in Delta State Nigeria. Nigerian J. Microbiol., 14: 115-117.

  36. Ophori, E.A. and A.O. Ogbimi, 1999. Indoor concentration and species composition of fungi in dry and rainy seasons in Benin City, Nigeria. Tropical J. Environ. Sci. Health, 2: 20-23.

  37. Ophori E.A., 1999. Vitamin A status: Relationship to phagocytosis. Nigerian J. Microbiol., 13: 21-25.

  38. Omonigho, S.E., A.E. Nwokeji and E.A. Ophori, 1999. Antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from operating theaters. J. Med. Lab. Sci., 8: 18-22.

  39. Ikediugwu, F.E.O., E.A. Ophori, O.T. Odaro and A.O. Emoghene, 1998. Postharvest rot of yam tubers associated with the use of poultry manure in yam cultivation. J. Sci. Environ. Health, 1: 42-47.

  40. Ophori E.A., C. Isibor and S.E. Omonigho, 1988. Aerobic bacteria associated with Otitis media in Warri, Nigeria. Nigerian J. Microbiol., 12: 18-20.
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