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Akua Obeng Forson

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Verified email at ug.edu.gh Prof. of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana, Legon Google Scholar

CollegeCOLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
School / InstituteSCH. OF BIOMED & ALLIED HEALTH
DepartmentDEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
Medical MicrobiologyFood MicrobiologyEntomologyBacteriology
Publications

61

Citations

1,181

H-index

19

i10-index

25

Publication activity
Publication statistics
Average citations
19.4
Most cited paper
160
First publication year
1900
Latest publication year
2026
Last updated
14 Sep 2026, 10:20
Publications

61 matching publications

PublicationYearJournalThematic areaCitations
Antibiotic resistance, phylogenetic grouping and virulence potential of Escherichia coli isolated from the faeces of intensively farmed and free range poultry
AS Obeng, H Rickard, O Ndi, M Sexton, M Barton
2012 Veterinary microbiology 154 (3-4), 305-315, 2012 Agriculture 160
Antimicrobial susceptibilities and resistant genes in Campylobacter strains isolated from poultry and pigs in Australia
MD Obeng, A. S. Rickard, H. Sexton, M. Pang, Y. Peng H.and Barton
2012 Journal of Applied Microbiology 113, 294 - 307, 2012 Agriculture 123
Larval habitat diversity and Anopheles mosquito species distribution in different ecological zones in Ghana
IA Hinne, SK Attah, BA Mensah, AO Forson, YA Afrane
2021 Parasites & Vectors 14 (1), 193, 2021 Natural Sciences 106
The role of family size, employment and education of parents in the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in school children in Accra
AO Forson, I Arthur, PF Ayeh-Kumi
2018 PloS one 13 (2), e0192303, 2018 Health Sciences 91
Intestinal parasitic infections and risk factors: a cross-sectional survey of some school children in a suburb in Accra, Ghana
AO Forson, I Arthur, M Olu-Taiwo, KK Glover, PJ Pappoe-Ashong, ...
2017 BMC research notes 10 (1), 485, 2017 Health Sciences 79
A survey of pathogens associated with Cyperus esculentus L (tiger nuts) tubers sold in a Ghanaian city
PF Ayeh-Kumi, PB Tetteh-Quarcoo, KO Duedu, AS Obeng, K Addo-Osafo, ...
2014 BMC Research Notes 7 (1), 343, 2014 Health Sciences 63
Microbial Assessment of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) Sold at Some Central Markets in Ghana
FA Obeng, PB Gyasi, M Olu-Taiwo, FP Ayeh-Kumi
2018 BioMed research international 2018 (1), 6743826, 2018 Health Sciences 49
Escherichia coli bacteriuria in pregnant women in Ghana: antibiotic resistance patterns and virulence factors
AO Forson, WB Tsidi, D Nana-Adjei, MN Quarchie, N Obeng-Nkrumah
2018 BMC research notes 11 (1), 901, 2018 Health Sciences 47
The resting behavior of malaria vectors in different ecological zones of Ghana and its implications for vector control
AO Forson, IA Hinne, SB Dhikrullahi, IK Sraku, AR Mohammed, SK Attah, ...
2022 Parasites & vectors 15 (1), 246, 2022 Health Sciences 45
Malaria, helminths and malnutrition: a cross-sectional survey of school children in the South-Tongu district of Ghana
PF Ayeh-Kumi, K Addo-Osafo, SK Attah, PB Tetteh-Quarcoo, ...
2016 BMC research notes 9 (1), 242, 2016 Health Sciences 44
Comparison of antimicrobial resistance patterns in enterococci from intensive and free range chickens in Australia
AS Obeng, H Rickard, O Ndi, M Sexton, M Barton
2013 Avian Pathology 42 (1), 45-54, 2013 Health Sciences 43
Occurrence of antibiotic residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in nile Tilapia sold in some markets in Accra, Ghana: public health implication
ES Donkor, I Anim-Baidoo, E Fei, C Amponsah, M Olu-Taiwo, ...
2018 Journal of Food Research 7 (6), 129, 2018 Health Sciences 28
Insecticide resistance status of Aedes aegypti in southern and northern Ghana
A Abdulai, CM Owusu-Asenso, G Akosah-Brempong, AR Mohammed, ...
2023 Parasites & Vectors 16 (1), 135, 2023 Health Sciences 26
Metallo‐Beta‐Lactamase‐Producing Acinetobacter spp. from Clinical Isolates at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Ghana
MA Olu-Taiwo, JA Opintan, FS Codjoe, A Obeng Forson
2020 BioMed Research International 2020 (1), 3852419, 2020 Health Sciences 25
Multidrug‐Resistant Bacteria on the Mobile Phones and Computer Keyboards of Healthcare University Students in Ghana
M Olu-Taiwo, CA Laryea, D Kweku Mykels, AO Forson
2021 Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology 2021 (1 …, 2021 Health Sciences 24
The role of car tyres in the ecology of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Ghana
A Abdulai, CM Owusu-Asenso, C Haizel, SKE Mensah, IK Sraku, D Halou, ...
2024 Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases 5, 100176, 2024 Natural Sciences 22
Bacteriological analysis of raw beef retailed in selected open markets in Accra, Ghana
M Olu-Taiwo, P Obeng, AO Forson
2021 Journal of Food Quality 2021 (1), 6666683, 2021 Health Sciences 21
Microbial Quality of Sliced Pawpaw (Carica papaya) and Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Sold on Some Streets of Accra Metropolis, Ghana
M Olu-Taiwo, BM De-Graft, AO Forson
2021 International journal of microbiology 2021 (1), 6695957, 2021 Health Sciences 21
Larval habitat stability and productivity in two sites in Southern Ghana
AO Forson, IA Hinne, IK Sraku, YA Afrane
2023 Malaria Journal 22 (1), 74, 2023 Health Sciences 19
Bacterial drug-resistance patterns and genetic diversity of bacteria-associated bacteriuria in diabetic patients in Ghana
PDAO Forson, DA Menkah, MN Quarchie, SB Dhikrullahi, M Olu-Taiwo, ...
2021 IJID regions 1, 142-149, 2021 Health Sciences 14
Characterization of Campylobacter associated gastric enteritis among patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in a hospital in Accra, Ghana
AO Forson, DN Adjei, M Olu-Taiwo, MN Quarchie, HR Asmah
2020 Plos one 15 (10), e0240242, 2020 Health Sciences 14
Prevalence of Gastro-Intestinal Parasites in Chickens Sold in Some Major Markets in Greater Accra, Ghana
PF Ayeh-Kumi, LN Gerald, M Olu-Taiwo, FO Akua
2016 International Journal of Poultry Science 15 (8), 335-342, 2016 Health Sciences 14
Pathogenic parasitic pathogens associated with fresh vegetables consumed in Accra
AKFP 23. Akua Serwaah Obeng, Kwakye-Nyako Godwin, Asmah R. Harry
2007 Ghana Journal of Allied Health Sciences 1, 11-15, 2007 Health Sciences 14
Knowledge, Perceptions, Challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable coverage of mass drug administration towards the control and elimination of Schistosomiasis and …
AO Forson, PF Ayeh-Kumi, AR Mohammed, IK Sraku, GA Myers-Hansen, ...
2024 PLoS neglected tropical diseases 18 (11), e0012664, 2024 Health Sciences 11
Intestinal parasitosis among pregnant women in Accra, Ghana
N Duedu, K. O. Ayeh-Kumi, P.F., Nti, S.A., Addo-Osafo, K, Akua Obeng, Mortu ...
2009 Ghana Journal of Allied Health Sciences 4, 9-14, 2009 Health Sciences 11