Name
Dr. Iquo Bassey Otu-Bassey
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Science
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Iquo Bassey Otu-Bassey
Iquo Bassey Otu-Bassey is a Senior Lecturer in the
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences,
University of Calabar, Calabar. She holds a Ph.D in Medical Parasitology from
University of Calabar (2009). She was Coordinator of Undergraduate programme in
Medical Laboratory Science, Histopathology Unit (2012-2014) and Coordinator of undergraduate
and Post graduate programmes in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Unit of
the Department (2014-2016). She is currently the Acting Head of Department of
Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Calabar. She has been
involved in teaching, research, learning and mentorship for the past 34 years.
Her area of specialization is Medical Helminthology with research interest in
intestinal parasitic infections and their effect on the host in relation to
other diseases symptoms. E.g Enterobiasis and its relationship with anal
itching and enuresis. She has supervised several undergraduate and graduate
students to date. She has several publications in reputable Journals both locally
and International and has attended several conferences and training workshops
and capacity building seminars. Her email address is [email protected], and
her phone number is +2348056021969.
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| Igiri, B. E., Ejezie, C. G., Inyang-Etoh, P. C., Okoduwa SIR, J. O., Otu-Bassey, I. B. and Ogba, O. M. (2018). Incidence of malaria and salmonellosis co-infection in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, North-West Nigeria. Clin Sci Res Rep,1(2), 1-5. | |
| Mbah, M., Akpan, S. S., Otu-Bassey, I. B. and Daniel, H. B. (2015). Entomological Survey of Mosquitoes Responsible for the Transfer of Lymphatic Filariasis in Biase, Cross River State, Nigeria. Swift Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 1(1), 1-5. | |
| Udoh, D. I., Otu-Bassey, I. B., and Umoh. I. E. (2017). Evaluation of the Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Crude Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum (Scent Leaves) on some Clinical Isolates. W J Biomed Res, 4(2), 32-38. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Ejezie, G. C., Epoke, J. and Useh, M. F. (2005). Enterobiasis and its Relationship with Anal Itching and Enuresis among School-age Children in Calabar, Nigeria. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 99(6), 611-616. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Mbah, M., Ogba, O. M., and Sunday, T. J. (2017).Entero bacterial pathogens associated with palm wine sold in Calabar metropolis. Merit Research Journal of Microbiology and Biological Sciences 5(3), 22-25. | |
| Obong, U. L., Otu-Bassey, I. B. and Useh, M. F. (2009). Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Inmates of Calabar Prison, Cross River State, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 9(2), 30-36. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Ewaoche, I. S., Okon, B. F., and Ibor, U. A. (2017). Microbial Contamination of House Hold Refrigerators in Calabar Metropolis-Nigeria. American Journal of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease, 5(1), 1-7. | |
| Umeh, J. C., Inyang-Etoh, P. C., Okpokam, D. C. and Otu-Bassey, I. B. (2018). Malaria and hookworm co-infection and their effects on anaemia of pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in University Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 9(3), 27-35. | |
| Ogba, O. M., Selekeowei, T. and Otu-Bassey, I. (2016). Infection Transmission Potential of Reusable Phlebotomy Tourniquet in Selected Health Facilities in Calabar, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 3(10), 96-100. | |
| Ewaoche, I. S., Otu-Bassey, I. B., Nabagenyi, M. and Utsalo, S. J. (2016). Prevalence and Eligibility for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection among Prison Inmates and Female Sex Workers in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. British Microbiology Research Journal 17(2), 1-10. | |
| Ogba, O. M., Asukwo, P. E. and Otu-Bassey, I. B. (2018). Assessment of Bacterial Carriage on the Hands of Primary School Children in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. Biomedical Dermatology, 2 (1), 1-7. | |
| Asuquo, B., Useh, M. F., and Otu-Bassey, I. B. (2011). Evaluation of the Efficacy of the Mini Parasep SF Faecal Parasite Concentrator; A New Technique against the Direct Smear and Formol - Ether Concentration Technique for the Detection of Intestinal Parasites in Stool. Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 19(1), 51-58. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Mbah. M., Usang, A. I., Konlak. D. G. and Daniel, H. B. (2015). Microbiological Survey of Automated Teller Machines (ATM) in Calabar Metropolis. International Journal of Development Research, 5(10), 5761-5765. | |
| Ewaoche, I. S.,Otu-Bassey, I. B., and Umeh, E. U. (2017). Frequency of Bacterial Species Associated with Nosocomial Infection among Health Care Personnel in Nigeria. The Journal of Microbiology, 5(6), 1-7. | |
| Mbah, M., Otu-Bassey, I., Djieyep, N. A. C., Akpan, S. and Victor, N. (2016). Bacteriological Survey of Cockroaches in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Swift Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2(5), 45-48. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Useh, M. F., Alaribe, A. A., Utsalo, S. J. and Inyang-Etoh, E. C. (2010). Co-existence of Enterobiasis, Urinary Tract Infection and Enuresis. Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 19(1), 42-50. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Udofia, I. E. and Akpan, P. A. (2017). Intestinal Parasitosis, Haemoglobin and Eosinophil Levels of Patients Attending University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. International Blood Research and Reviews, 7(2), 1-8. | |
| Ewaoche, I. S., Otu-Bassey, I. B. and Cecil, K. D. (2016). Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C Antibody in Abuja Municipal Area Council FCT-Nigeria the North-Central Geopolitical Zone. J Hepatitis Research, 3(1), 1034-1038. | |
| Otu-Bassey I. B., Useh M. F., Alaribe A. A., Utsalo S. J. and Inyang-Etoh E. C. (2010).Co-existence of Enterobiasis, Urinary Tract Infection and Enuresis. Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, Vol. 19, No. 1, 42-50. | |
| Igiri, B. E., Inyang-Etoh, P. C., Otu-Bassey, I. B., Ogba, O. M., Irobekhian, S., Okoduwa, R. and Ejezie, G. C. (2018). Prevalence of Malaria and Available Practice for its Prevention among Patients with Febrile Illness Attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 4(2), 44-50. | |
| Otu-Bassey, I. B., Useh, M. F., Alaribe, A. A. (2011). The Post-Treatment Effects of Enterobiasis on the Occurrence of Enuresis among Children in Calabar, Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 4(4), 315–319. | |
| Inyang-Etoh, P. C., Robbert, S. U., Otu-Bassey, I. B., and Etuk, U. G. (2016). Occurrence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria amongst Inmates of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11(4), 1-6.5. | |
| Ewaoche, I. S., Otu-Bassey, I. B., and Edet, E. (2018). Assessing the Haematological/Chemical Pathological Properties of a Polyherbal Formulation on Liver Fibrosis. Research Journal of Microbiology, 13(1), 37-46. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Values | Professional Values and Empowerment for Academic Staff, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2012-08-15 | 2012-08-16 | |
| Training on Mentoring | Training on Mentoring for Academic Excellence, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-28 | |
| Development Training for Health and Allied Health Professionals | Empowerment through ICT Development Training for Health and Allied Health Professionals; organized by Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria in collaboration with MacGeorge and George Rs Ltd, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2015-07-22 | 2015-07-24 | |
| Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop | 51st Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. | 2015-10-12 | 2015-10-17 | |
| Annual Public Health Series Lecture | Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria Annual Public Health Series Lecture, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2016-02-05 | 2016-02-05 | |
| Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop | 52nd Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. | 2016-10-02 | 2016-10-08 | |
| American Society for Microbiology Workshop | American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Workshop on Culture of Responsibility. | 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-26 |