Rita Oladele

8.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
87 papers, 3.2k citations indexed

About

Rita Oladele is a scholar working on Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology and Cell Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Rita Oladele has authored 87 papers receiving a total of 3.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Infectious Diseases, 62 papers in Epidemiology and 18 papers in Cell Biology. Recurrent topics in Rita Oladele's work include Antifungal resistance and susceptibility (60 papers), Fungal Infections and Studies (52 papers) and Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases (18 papers). Rita Oladele is often cited by papers focused on Antifungal resistance and susceptibility (60 papers), Fungal Infections and Studies (52 papers) and Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases (18 papers). Rita Oladele collaborates with scholars based in Nigeria, United Kingdom and United States. Rita Oladele's co-authors include David W. Denning, Felix Bongomin, Sara Gago, Malcolm Richardson, Olusola Ayanlowo, Bassey E. Ekeng, Jay K. Kolls, Marjorie Bateman, Iriagbonse I. Osaigbovo and Caroline B. Moore and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Emerging infectious diseases.

In The Last Decade

Rita Oladele

81 papers receiving 3.1k citations

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Global and Multi-National Prevalence of Fungal Diseases—Estimate Precision

2017 1.9k citations Felix Bongomin, Rita Oladele et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Molecular identification and antifungal susceptibility testing of Aspergillus species among patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in Nigeria 2025 ·African Journal of Laboratory Medicine ·(unknown), Bram Spruijtenburg, Eelco F. J. Meijer, Iriagbonse I. Osaigbovo, (unknown), (unknown), Titilola Gbaja‐Biamila, Jacques F. Meis, Rita Oladele	1
2	Evaluation of the LDBio ICT IgG/IgM lateral flow assay versus the Bordier Elisa assay for the diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in Nigeria 2025 ·Microbiology Spectrum ·(unknown), Rita Oladele, (unknown), Adelina A. Davies, (unknown), (unknown), Bassey E. Ekeng, Jean‐Pierre Gangneux	0
3	Building upon the core elements of antifungal stewardship: practical recommendations for effective antifungal stewardship in resource-limited settings 2025 ·Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy ·Arunaloke Chakrabarti, Rita Oladele, Elizabeth D. Hermsen, María Henriqueta Figueiredo, (unknown), Melissa D. Johnson	1
4	Global prevalence of multidrug-resistant Candida auris in humans between 2015 and 2024: A systematic review and meta-analysis 2025 ·Medical Mycology ·(unknown), (unknown), Theodore J. Kottom, Rita Oladele, Tsepo Ramatla, Andrew H. Limper	0
5	Comparative evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of chemomechanical (Papacarie) and conventional mechanical caries removal methods in treatment of carious primary molars: a randomized controlled clinical study 2025 ·BMC Oral Health ·(unknown), (unknown), Olubukola O. Olatosi, Rita Oladele	1
6	Fungal contamination of the water distribution system of a tertiary hospital water supply system in a resource-limited setting 2024 ·Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease ·(unknown), Rita Oladele, (unknown), Bassey E. Ekeng, Folasade Ogunsola	0
7	Candida albicans—A systematic review to inform the World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List 2024 ·Medical Mycology ·(unknown), Aiken Dao, Hannah Yejin Kim, Shukry Zawahir, Ana Alastruey‐Izquierdo, Evelina Tacconelli, Nelesh P. Govender, Rita Oladele, Arnaldo Lopes Colombo, Tania C. Sorrell, Pilar Ramón-Pardo, (unknown), Valeria Gigante, Hatim Sati, C. Orla Morrissey, Jan‐Willem C. Alffenaar, Justin Beardsley	21
8	Features and global impact of invasive fungal infections caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii: A systematic review to inform the World Health Organization fungal priority pathogens list 2024 ·Medical Mycology ·Brendan McMullan, Hannah Yejin Kim, Ana Alastruey‐Izquierdo, Evelina Tacconelli, Aiken Dao, Rita Oladele, (unknown), Nelesh P. Govender, Jong Hee Shin, Jutta Heim, Nathan Ford, Benedikt Huttner, Marcelo Galas, (unknown), Valeria Gigante, Hatim Sati, Jan‐Willem C. Alffenaar, C. Orla Morrissey, Justin Beardsley	3
9	Candida auris: A Systematic Review of a Globally Emerging Fungal Pathogen in Africa 2023 ·Open Forum Infectious Diseases ·Iriagbonse I. Osaigbovo, Bassey E. Ekeng, (unknown), (unknown), Felix Bongomin, (unknown), Gunturu Revathi, Rita Oladele	7
10	A multicenter survey of asymptomatic cryptococcal antigenemia among patients with advanced HIV disease in Nigeria 2023 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·Rita Oladele, Alexander Jordan, (unknown), Iriagbonse I. Osaigbovo, (unknown), Nathan Y. Shehu, (unknown), Yahaya Mohammed, (unknown), Garba Iliyasu, (unknown), Samuel A. Fayemiwo, (unknown), Titilola Gbaja‐Biamila, David W. Denning, Tom Chiller	7
11	In vitro activity of ceftazidime-avibactam against clinical isolates of Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from sub-Saharan Africa: ATLAS Global Surveillance Program 2017–2021 2023 ·Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance ·Mark G. Wise, James A. Karlowsky, Meredith Hackel, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Rita Oladele, (unknown), (unknown), Jeannette Wadula, Warren Lowman, (unknown), Daniel F. Sahm	4
12	Improving awareness, diagnosis and management of invasive fungal infections in Ghana: establishment of the Ghana Medical Mycology Society 2022 ·Medical Mycology ·Bright Ocansey, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Peter Puplampu, (unknown), Rita Oladele, Iriagbonse I. Osaigbovo, (unknown), Japheth A. Opintan, Samuel Essien‐Baidoo, Arunaloke Chakrabarti, Martin Hoenigl, David W. Denning, Malcolm Richardson	2
13	Histoplasmosis in Africa: Current perspectives, knowledge gaps, and research priorities 2022 ·PLoS neglected tropical diseases ·Bright Ocansey, Chris Kosmidis, (unknown), Améyo M. Dorkenoo, Olusola Ayanlowo, Rita Oladele, Tchin Darré, David W. Denning	23
14	The current state of clinical mycology in Africa: a European Confederation of Medical Mycology and International Society for Human and Animal Mycology survey 2022 ·The Lancet Microbe ·(unknown), Diego R. Falci, Rita Oladele, Felix Bongomin, Bright Ocansey, Nelesh P. Govender, Martin Hoenigl, Jean‐Pierre Gangneux, Cornelia Lass‐Flörl, Oliver A. Cornely, Alexandre Alanio, Jesús Guinea, C. Orla Morrissey, Riina Rautemaa‐Richardson, Arunaloke Chakrabarti, Jacques F. Meis, C. Bruns, Jannik Stemler, Alessandro C. Pasqualotto	66
15	Prospective Evaluation of Positivity Rates of Aspergillus-Specific IgG and Quality of Life in HIV-Negative Tuberculosis Patients in Lagos, Nigeria 2022 ·Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology ·Rita Oladele, (unknown), Nicholas Irurhe, Suzanne M. Skevington, David W. Denning	4
16	Disseminated Histoplasmosis; A Threat in Advanced HIV Disease Population in Sub-Saharan Africa? 2021 ·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research ·(unknown), Bassey E. Ekeng, Rita Oladele	19
17	Chronic granulomatous invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in Nigeria: challenges of management 2020 ·International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ·(unknown), Rita Oladele, Okezie Obasi Kanu, C C Nwawolo	2
18	Evaluation of knowledge and awareness of invasive fungal infections amongst resident doctors in Nigeria 2020 ·Pan African Medical Journal ·Rita Oladele, Akaninyene Otu, (unknown), Olufunmilola Makanjuola, (unknown), (unknown), Nicholas Irurhe, (unknown), (unknown), Adebola Olayinka, Oluwole Atoyebi, David W. Denning	23
19	Histoplasmosis in Africa: An emerging or a neglected disease? 2018 ·PLoS neglected tropical diseases ·Rita Oladele, Olusola Ayanlowo, Malcolm Richardson, David W. Denning	126
20	Perception and practice of hand washing in Kuramo Community, Lagos, Nigeria 2013 ·International journal of infection control ·Folasade Ogunsola, Mobolanle Balogun, (unknown), Oyinlola O. Oduyebo, Rita Oladele, (unknown), (unknown)	4

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