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Expression Of Aph(3')-Iib And Aminoglycoside Efflux Pump Regulatory Genes In Clinical Extensive Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.: Running Title: Relative Gene Expression Of Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme Aph(3')-Iib And Efllux Pump Regulatory Genes In Xdr Pseudomonas Aeruginosa., Shaimaa Altofaily, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi Mar 2026

Expression Of Aph(3')-Iib And Aminoglycoside Efflux Pump Regulatory Genes In Clinical Extensive Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.: Running Title: Relative Gene Expression Of Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme Aph(3')-Iib And Efllux Pump Regulatory Genes In Xdr Pseudomonas Aeruginosa., Shaimaa Altofaily, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: A remarkable level of aminoglycosides  resistance expressed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is well known. One of the most important mechanisms of aminoglycoside resistance is over expression of efflux pumps and aminoglycoside modifying enzymes. Aim of Study: To evaluate the expression of aph(3')-IIb and MexXY-OprM Pump Regulatory Genes in XDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Al-Diwaniyah city. Methods: During the period from November 2021 to August 2022, 50 clinical P. aeruginosa isolated from hospitalized  patients admitted to Al-Diwaniyah Burn Center and Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital including 25(31.3%) burns, 15(22.7%)   wounds, and 10(18.5%) diabetic foot ulcers. The vitek2 compact system was employed for identification and …

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The Role Of Vaccination In The Pandemic Diseases, Aqeel Abbas Kareem, Marwa Ibrahim Saihood Mar 2026

The Role Of Vaccination In The Pandemic Diseases, Aqeel Abbas Kareem, Marwa Ibrahim Saihood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease, such as a new influenza virus or the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It's important to prepare a plan to deal with pandemics. The study aims to control the pandemic viral disease by vaccination. The objective of weeks for the second dose of Moderna or Pfizer. The CDC recommends that other eligible individuals wait three weeks between Pfizer shots and four weeks between Moderna doses, particularly the elderly and those with compromised immune systems . Most patients who develop myocarditis after Covid vaccination respond well to medicine is much more common …

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The Molecular Identification Of Agg And Hyl Genes Of Enterococcus Faecalis Isolated From Different Clinical Sampl: Molecular Detection Of Agg And Hyl Genes In Enterococcus Faecalis Isolates, Mona Salman, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi Mar 2026

The Molecular Identification Of Agg And Hyl Genes Of Enterococcus Faecalis Isolated From Different Clinical Sampl: Molecular Detection Of Agg And Hyl Genes In Enterococcus Faecalis Isolates, Mona Salman, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Enterococcus faecalis was gram-positive, facultative anaerobic, catalase-negative, oxidase negative, non-spore forming bacteria belonging to the genus Enterococcus frequently live in the intestines of healthy people. It typically appear in pairs or chains of various lengths. And its Microorganisms with mesophilic characteristics that grow for (ten – fifty four)?C and optimal temp comprised between 30?C and 35?C . Also, they are able to grow in a huge range of pH from 4.4 and 9.6 and in hyper salty media with 6.5% NaCl. Objective: This study aimed to molecular detection of the some genes responsible for virulence factor (agg and hyl) …

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Streptococcus Angriness Isolated From Patients With Acute Infection Following Surgical Tooth Extraction, Hiyam Faez Ahmed, Ilham A. Bunyan Mar 2026

Streptococcus Angriness Isolated From Patients With Acute Infection Following Surgical Tooth Extraction, Hiyam Faez Ahmed, Ilham A. Bunyan

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In this study, 250 individuals with acute infection following surgical tooth extraction were treated at a Hilla dental clinic and cultivated at 37°C for 18–24 hours. They cultured on several selective medium at 37°C for 18–24 hours. Identification of Streptococcus anginosus was based on colonial morphology, microscopically, and biochemical tests, and all scientific specimens were successful cultures. Of 250 specimens, only 25(10%) were biochemically identified as Strep. anginosus, while 225(90%) were associated with other microorganisms. Hemolysin-producing Strep. anginosus isolates have been studied. 10(66.66%) isolates produced hemolysin in blood agar that formed a clearance sector around the colonies and a streak …

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Detection And Characterization Of Hly,Cdti And Stxi Genes, In Mdr Uropathogenic And Intestinal E.Coli Isolates, Hilla City, Iraq., Yasmeen Reyad Alazawi, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi Mar 2026

Detection And Characterization Of Hly,Cdti And Stxi Genes, In Mdr Uropathogenic And Intestinal E.Coli Isolates, Hilla City, Iraq., Yasmeen Reyad Alazawi, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:. Escherichia coli infections represent a considerable burden in human. Illness caused by E. coli have a significant burden on patients and the healthcare system, so prompt recognition, and appropriate treatment are necessary. Escherichia coli is the first bacterial pathogen in humans responsible for deaths associated with antibiotic resistance Aim of study: detection of hly, cdtI and stxI genes through molecular analysis in MDR E.coli  isolates. Methods: From November 2021 to May 2022,  atotal of 150 urine samples were collected from patients suffering from urinary tract infections were admitted and visit Maternity and Children Babylon Hospital in Al-Hilla city. 100 …

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Study The Impact Of Serum Melatonin Level On Male Infertility And Reproductive Hormones And Its Correlation To Semen Parameters, Fahad Alsalih Mar 2026

Study The Impact Of Serum Melatonin Level On Male Infertility And Reproductive Hormones And Its Correlation To Semen Parameters, Fahad Alsalih

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Infertility is the inability of couples to achieve pregnancy after one year of regular unprotected coitus. Infertility is the problem of 15% of young couples in different countries and male factor infertility accounts for 50% of cases. Melatonin or 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine was discovered by Aaron Lerner in 1958 while studying bovine pineal glands. Significant advancements have been made in the research on melatonin, which has revealed its vital roles in regulating sleep-wake cycle rhythms, decelerating the aging process, and functioning as an antioxidant or anti-inflammatory agent. Additionally, melatonin, a critical component in reproductive functions, has the ability to eliminate free radicals …

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Antibiotics Susceptibility Profile Of Multidrug Resistant Isolates Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Ali Hadi Salih, Adnan Hamad Aubaid, Ghada B. Ali Mar 2026

Antibiotics Susceptibility Profile Of Multidrug Resistant Isolates Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Ali Hadi Salih, Adnan Hamad Aubaid, Ghada B. Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic human pathogen cause most healthcare-associated infections and is considered a paradigm of antibiotic resistance.                                          Objective: The present study aimed to determine the antibiogram profile         of multidrug-resistant isolates of P. aeruginosa isolates collected from Baghdad hospitals. Methods: In a cross-sectional manner, P. aeruginosa isolates were collected from various clinical samples between December 2021 to June 2022. were defined as those resistant to at least one anti-pseudomonal agent in three or more classes. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method tested one hundred isolates of   P. aeruginosa for susceptibility to 24 anti-pseudomonal agents. Multiple-resistant isolates. Results: The results …

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The Gene Expression Of Combination Effects Of Phage-Encoded Pseudolysin With Antibiotics On Gram-Negative Bacterial Isolates, Hajer Majeed Abdul-Hussein Mar 2026

The Gene Expression Of Combination Effects Of Phage-Encoded Pseudolysin With Antibiotics On Gram-Negative Bacterial Isolates, Hajer Majeed Abdul-Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

using of phage -encoded pseudolysin in combination with antibiotics and alone against MDR gram negative bacterial isolates and test the gene expression of efflux pump resistance genes to use this strategy in the treatment of MDR bacterial infection in the future 

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Partial 16srrna Gene Sequencing Of Legionella Pneumophila Isolated From Covid-19 Iraqi Patients, Rabab Chyad Al-Baderi, Ibtisam Habeb Al-Azawi Mar 2026

Partial 16srrna Gene Sequencing Of Legionella Pneumophila Isolated From Covid-19 Iraqi Patients, Rabab Chyad Al-Baderi, Ibtisam Habeb Al-Azawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Legionella pneumophila gram-negative, aerobic bacilli that do not form spores, are capsule-free, and possess the enzymes catalase and oxidase ,belong to genus legionella which single genus in legonellacea family  the genus legionella consist of 53 spices and 70 serogroup.  Legionella ubiquite and inhabits nature water such as rivers and  lacks  and artificial water also moist soil.  infection occur when human inhaled aerosol contained pathogen or aspiration .Person to person not transmitted  after inhaled bacteria invade alveolar macrophage and other cells such as monocytes by process know coiling phagocytosis. The current study aimed to detect Legionella pneumophila and  identification of DNA …

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Association Between Low Serum Vitamin D Level And Retinal Venous Occlusion At Lbn- Alhaitham Eye Teaching Hospital, Afrah Abdul Zahraa Muttar, Furkaan Majied Hamiedd Mar 2026

Association Between Low Serum Vitamin D Level And Retinal Venous Occlusion At Lbn- Alhaitham Eye Teaching Hospital, Afrah Abdul Zahraa Muttar, Furkaan Majied Hamiedd

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Retinal vein occlusion is the second most common cause of sudden vision loss from retinal vascular diseases, following diabetic retinopathy. The role of vitamin D in maintaining the vascular system is now being increasingly understood and the effect of Vitamin D deficiency on vascular endothelium could possibly have some role to play in the causation of retinal vein occlusion. Objective:To estimate serum vitamin D3 (25 OH D) level in patients of retinal vein occlusion and compare it with age and gender -matched controls. Subject and methods: This study is a hospital-based, case-control study conducted between October 2017 and February …

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Phylogenic Study Of Toxoplasmosis In Aborted Women In Al- Diwnaniya Province, Ghaidaa Abbas Jasim, Rasha Imad Ayyal Mar 2026

Phylogenic Study Of Toxoplasmosis In Aborted Women In Al- Diwnaniya Province, Ghaidaa Abbas Jasim, Rasha Imad Ayyal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The current study included the detection of Toxoplasma gondii from aborted women attented to the Maternity and Childhood Teaching Hospital to detected the rate of abortion due to toxoplasmosis using PCR technique, the samples which was used placenta and fetus, this study also  identify the differentiation between it by phylogenic with SAG3 gene.      A total of 60 ( placenta and fetus) samples were collected randomly from aborted women who received to the Maternity and Childhood Teaching Hospital.         The present study include molecular method to detected small subunit ribosomal RNA ( ssRNA)  using Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction ( nPCR) ,the results …

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Common Causes Of Death In Childbearing Age Women In Al Diwanyia Governorate/Iraq, Ahmed Kadhim Challab, Hussein Abdulzahra Al Janabi, Sanaa Hussein Kandooh, Jawad K. Krafe Mar 2026

Common Causes Of Death In Childbearing Age Women In Al Diwanyia Governorate/Iraq, Ahmed Kadhim Challab, Hussein Abdulzahra Al Janabi, Sanaa Hussein Kandooh, Jawad K. Krafe

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background Women in the reproductive age group comprise a dangerous part of ur population because they face a double burden of communicable and non communicable diseases in addition to high risk of pregnancy complication. Thus an expected death of women in reproductive age  had big trauma to family in psychological and social level of other member in family. Objective 1-To find out the unrecorded maternal death in health institution   2- To throw alight on most common causes of death in reproductive age groups woman Methods  A cross sectional description type study was carried out from 1st june to 28thjune 2013 …

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Epidemiology Of Hospital-Acquired Acute Kidney Injury(Haaki) In Medical Hospitalized Patients In Al-Diwanyia Teaching Hospital, Alaa Abdulabbas Hamza, Mohamed Ali H.Hamed Mar 2026

Epidemiology Of Hospital-Acquired Acute Kidney Injury(Haaki) In Medical Hospitalized Patients In Al-Diwanyia Teaching Hospital, Alaa Abdulabbas Hamza, Mohamed Ali H.Hamed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Minimum elevation of serum creatinine,even within normal reference range are associated with worse outcome of the patients.         Objective: The application of the most recent definition of AKI  proposed by the Acute                    Kidney Injury Network (AKIN),published in March 2012 to promote the earlier detection  of                HAAKI.                      Patients&Method: Cross –sectional observational study conducted in the medical                                      ward in Al-Diwanyia Teaching Hospital for a period 9 months from 1st of January to 30 of                                 September 2013 . All adolescents & adults patients who fulfill the criteria of the study included.                   Data about demographics ,co-morbidities of patients & serial measurement of (S.Cr) were …

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School Performance Among Diabetic Children And Adolescents, Ahmed Kadem Jlab, Abbas Saab Hasan Mar 2026

School Performance Among Diabetic Children And Adolescents, Ahmed Kadem Jlab, Abbas Saab Hasan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

 Type 1 Diabetes millets it has a direct impact on cognitive functions. For prevent this problem, needs a good glycemic control, which can do by self-measurement blood glucose or need assistant from parents or teachers. The child’s school performance will be best if the blood sugar remains in the acceptable range. Left untreated both high and low blood sugar levels can affect the child’s ability to concentrate on schoolwork and participate in school activities. The cross section study was conducted on 100 diabetic patients aged between 8-18 years from Aldiwaniyah diabetic center, in Aldiwanyia city, from period of 1st March …

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Diagnosis Of Klebssiella Pneumonia Isolated From Clinical Cases Of Hospital -Acquired Infection In Al-Dewaniyah Teaching Hospital., Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee, Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi Mar 2026

Diagnosis Of Klebssiella Pneumonia Isolated From Clinical Cases Of Hospital -Acquired Infection In Al-Dewaniyah Teaching Hospital., Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee, Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Hospitalized infections are major problem affecting millions of peoples each year . Klebsiella infections are caused mainly by Klebsiella pneumoniae, the medically most important species of an important nosocomial pathogen, most frequently causing various clinical manifestation Objective: To identify the  role of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from different clinical cases  in  hospital –acquired infections . Methods: During the period from  March  to September, 2018, a total of 110 clinical specimens were collected from patients with different nosocomial infections who were referred to  Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital .        Bacterial isolates were identified to the level of species using the traditional morphological and …

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Causes Of Antibacterial Resistance In Some Of Enteropathogens Isolated From Colon Cancer Patients In Al-Dewaniyah Governorate., Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi, Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee Mar 2026

Causes Of Antibacterial Resistance In Some Of Enteropathogens Isolated From Colon Cancer Patients In Al-Dewaniyah Governorate., Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi, Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:  Bacterial infections associated with multidrug resistance have been implicated in high mortality and morbidity reported among cancer patients. Objective:To detect the  causes of  ?-lactamase  resistance  inEscherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. isolated from colon Methods: Twenty -eight  stool samples from colon cancer patientssamples ,in addition to that, 25 samples were collected from control group (healthpersons). Samples  were labeled and transported to the laboratory in portable containerthenstreaked on MacConkey agar and incubated at 37?C for 24 hours under aerobic condition. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by the agar discs diffusion method. Results:  out of 28 samples from colon cancer patients, …

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The Rate Of Tuberculin Reactivity In Health Care Workers A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study, Ali Abbas Radhi Mar 2026

The Rate Of Tuberculin Reactivity In Health Care Workers A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study, Ali Abbas Radhi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:"Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest diseases known to affect humans, it caused by bacteria belonging to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (M.TB) complex". M.TB iscommonly transmitted from a TB infected person to other person by "droplet nuclei which are aerosolized by coughing, sneezing or speaking. Health care workers (HCWs) are exposed to a variety of infections, including TB, as they perform their job responsibilities". "The standard test for detecting latent TB infection (LTBI) is tuberculin skin test (TST) (Mantoux test) using purified protein derivatives (PPD) of M.TB." Objectives:The aim is to study the rate of TB transmission from patients with active …

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Epidemiological And Molecular Characteristics Of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis In Al-Diwanyiah Hospital, Suhad Jassim Abdlkadhim Mar 2026

Epidemiological And Molecular Characteristics Of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis In Al-Diwanyiah Hospital, Suhad Jassim Abdlkadhim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aims of study: The current study aimed to epidemiological identification and molecular detection of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Diwanyiah province by using the nested PCR method.  Material and methods: The present study include (145) patient came to the dermatology lab. of Al-Diwanyiah hospital with suspected cutaneous leishmaniasis at period from (September 2016 to the April 2017).  Epidemiological  finding including study of age, sex and periods of infection, than, (50) suspected patient samples  out of (145) patients samples undergo to performed  Nested PCR technique, the frozen skin lesion samples  were exposed to genomic DNA extraction step and  Nested PCR was carried out …

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Valuation Of Some Viral Kinetics Of Lytic Bacteriophages Infecting Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa), Dina M. R. Alkhafaf Mar 2026

Valuation Of Some Viral Kinetics Of Lytic Bacteriophages Infecting Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa), Dina M. R. Alkhafaf

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

   Background: Bacteriophages represent important groups of viruses that drive the bacterial populations in the ecosystems directly and control their numbers, unlike antibiotics they can kill the bacterial host without damaging or any harm to the normal microbial flora, so bacterial resistance to antibiotics is no more valuable problem if the use of phages becomes more efficient in use. Aim: The purpose of this study was to isolate and characterizing the phages that  able to infect methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and determination of phages kinetics. Methods: Different techniques were used to isolate and propagate the MRSA phages, then phage kinetics …

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Detection Of Virulence Factors Of E.Coli In Patients With Acute Uti, Ali Ali Talib Aldamarchi, Dheaa Gahnem Alnaily, Rawaa Magid Alsalhy Mar 2026

Detection Of Virulence Factors Of E.Coli In Patients With Acute Uti, Ali Ali Talib Aldamarchi, Dheaa Gahnem Alnaily, Rawaa Magid Alsalhy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aim: To define the most virulence factors of E.coli that causing acute urinary tract infection in some patients including diabetics, and showing the effect of this virulence on culture and sensitivity results in urine samples.Patients and methods: 180 patients with age ranging from 18 up to 80 years of both genders with a features of acute UTI, E Coli was a causative agent found in 137 (76%) of them. Direct smear for microscopic features, culture urine samples on selective (Mackonky agar) and enrichment media (blood agar) to uptake standers colonies, then the bacterial was isolate and send for biochemical tests …

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Prevalence Of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes (Qnr) In Clinical Isolates Of K. Pneumoniae In Najaf, Zainab Jaber Hadi, Samer Abdulsahib Mahammad Hassein, Ali Muhsin Almohana Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes (Qnr) In Clinical Isolates Of K. Pneumoniae In Najaf, Zainab Jaber Hadi, Samer Abdulsahib Mahammad Hassein, Ali Muhsin Almohana

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Introduction: The main purpose of this study was to investigating the presence of qnr-genes among clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae recovered from Najaf hospitals.Material and methods: A total of 1590 clinical specimens were obtained from three main hospitals. The Klebsiella spp. were identified by traditional biochemical tests, and confirmed by API 20E system.Theisolates that exhibited reduce susceptibility to quinolones were examined for the presence of PMQR qnr (qnrA, qnrB, and qnrS qnrC, and qunD).Results: The qnr genes were detected in 20 (63.5%) isolates qnrB, qnrA and qnrS were identified in 17 (23%), 2 (2.7%) and 1 (1.4%) respectively.Conclusion: K. pneumoniae …

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The Impact Of Toll-Like Receptor 2 Genetic Variations On Susceptibility To Tuberculosis, Bushra Jabbar Altamimi, Zahra Muhsin Ali Mar 2026

The Impact Of Toll-Like Receptor 2 Genetic Variations On Susceptibility To Tuberculosis, Bushra Jabbar Altamimi, Zahra Muhsin Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Tuberculosis is a disease of worldwide distribution. This disease is known to caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, however several environmental and genetic factors can affect the occurrence and progression of the disease. Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) has a particular importance in immune response against this bacteria.Aims: This study aimed to investigate the association of two single nuclotide polymorphisms(SNPs) in TLR2 gene which are Arg677Trp and Arg753Gln with the incidence of TB in Iraqi patients.Subject and Methods: A case-control study was conducted which involved 55 patients with confirmed pulmonary TB and other age-matched unrelated 30 healthy individuals as control group. Blood …

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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Cholera Epidemic In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima A. Alkhaledi Mar 2026

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Cholera Epidemic In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima A. Alkhaledi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Cholera is an acute bacterial enteric disease characterized in a severe form by sudden onset, profuse painless watery stool (rice water stool) 1, nausea and profuse vomiting early in the course of illness. In untreated case, rapid dehydration, circulatory collapse, hypoglycemia in children, and renal failure can lead to death.The aim of study was to get the level of Knowledge, practice and attitude of the population of Al-diwaniya Province and their relation with them socio-demographic characteristics.Cross sectional study from 1st November 2015 to 1st march 2016 to get the knowledge, attitude and practice of dewaniyah population by interviewing them and …

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Detection Of Serotype Gene Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolated From Different Clinical Cases Of Hospitalized Infections In Al-Diwaniya City, Adnan H. Al Hamadani, Hazem K. Al Khafaji, Ahmed S.Abed Mar 2026

Detection Of Serotype Gene Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolated From Different Clinical Cases Of Hospitalized Infections In Al-Diwaniya City, Adnan H. Al Hamadani, Hazem K. Al Khafaji, Ahmed S.Abed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study aimed to identify serotype of Klebsiella Pneumonia  isolated from different clinical cases of hospitalized infections( urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, burns & wounds) by using polymerase chain reaction(PCR).A total of 110 clinical specimens from in-patients with nosocomial infections(including 47 respiratory infection,37  UTI , burns  & wound infections 26) in Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital during the period from December 2012 –March 2013 were collected. K. Pneumonia  isolated from 35.4% of the specimens distributed as 18.18% sputum specimens,10.90% urine specimens & 6.36% burns & wounds specimens. K1,K2,K5,K20,K54 & K57 serotypes of K. Pneumonia  were successfully detected in multiplex PCR.The results revealed …

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Detection Of Major Virulence Factor Of Entamoeba Histolytica By Using Pcr Technique, Ail T.Nimnim Al-Damerchi, Henadi N.Al-Ebrahimi Mar 2026

Detection Of Major Virulence Factor Of Entamoeba Histolytica By Using Pcr Technique, Ail T.Nimnim Al-Damerchi, Henadi N.Al-Ebrahimi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aim of the study: This study was undertaken to detect the major virulence factors of the intestinal parasite E.histolytica by using PCR technique, and to study the prevalence of this parasite in Al-Diwanyia Governorate. Patients and method: Stool samples were collected from one hundred eighty- six patients suffering from acute diarrhea, 146 of them had bloody diarrhea. Their ages vary from one to seventy six years old at the period between (December 2011 and June 2012). Microscopic examination with wet mount and concentration method as general stool examination (GSE) were done to all samples, ELISA assay and PCR were done …

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Managements Of Enterocutaneous Fistula (Ecf), Majeed H. H.Alamiri Mar 2026

Managements Of Enterocutaneous Fistula (Ecf), Majeed H. H.Alamiri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:- A fistula is an abnormal epithelialized tract Between two or Hollow organ to Another hollow organ or to the skin.It is estimated that 90% of ECF arise after surgical procedures, The mortality rate about 37% in post-operative high output ECF.Objectives:-The aim of present study to evaluate the standardized Guideline And prognostic factors for outcome of patients with ECF.Patients &Methods:- A prospective clinical trial conducted from January 2002-July 2013. done in the surgical ward of Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital.In this study a database was created consisting of 115 patients with ECF. All have Been treated according to the SOWATS guideline, which …

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Detection Of Mycoplasma Hominis And Ureaplasma Urealyticum In Urethritis From Sexual Active Men By Real-Time Pcr, Haider A. Muhammid, Habeeb S. Naher, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani Mar 2026

Detection Of Mycoplasma Hominis And Ureaplasma Urealyticum In Urethritis From Sexual Active Men By Real-Time Pcr, Haider A. Muhammid, Habeeb S. Naher, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Mycoplasma spp and Ureaplasma spp are unique microbes in they lack a cell wall and cause genitourinary tract infections ,these organisms are considered an intracellular parasites and difficult to cultivate in routine media due to the complexity of their nutritional requirements so , the molecular detection and identify these microorganisms by Real-Time PCR due to cost, time, reliability, specificity, and sensitivity.Aim of study : To detect and differentiate Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum isolates from patients with urethritis by Real-Time PCR.Methods: Ureathral swabs collected from 60 sexual active men from December 2012 to May 2013 who attending to AL- …

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Toxoplasmosis In The Children Who Afflicted With Congenital Deformities And Chronic Diseases, Baqir Kareem Abed, Ahmed A. Al-Saadi, Tareef Fadhil Raham, Amal Jabar Ghaib Mar 2026

Toxoplasmosis In The Children Who Afflicted With Congenital Deformities And Chronic Diseases, Baqir Kareem Abed, Ahmed A. Al-Saadi, Tareef Fadhil Raham, Amal Jabar Ghaib

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:-Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by unicellular opportunistic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The disease can be very serious and even fatal in fetuses, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems, in addition to the risk of gestation complications and congenital problems.Aims of the study:- The purpose of the present study to determine the relationship between Toxoplasmosis in the children who afflicted with congenital deformities.Materials and Methods:- The eighty eight samples were collected (blood) from the children who afflicted with congenital deformities in Al Alwaiya Children's Hospital and used ELISA technique to determine IgM and IgG Toxoplasmosis, in addition to …

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Evaluation Of Treatment Modalities Of Acute Idiopathic Throm- Bocytopenic Purpura In Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital In Al-Najaf, Aymen A . Al-Bakaa Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Treatment Modalities Of Acute Idiopathic Throm- Bocytopenic Purpura In Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital In Al-Najaf, Aymen A . Al-Bakaa

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(I.T.P) is a bleeding disorder in which the immune system for unknown reason produce antibodies against platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting resulting in decrease number of circulating platelets, manifested itself by bleeding tendency, easy brusing or extravasation of blood from capillaries in the skin and mucous membrane .Objective: to choose the most appropriate therapy for acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura management .Methods : 65 patients were enrolled in this retrospective study, who were admitted to AL-Zahraa teaching hospital from January 2000 to January 2010 . Relevant information were collected according to preceding data collection …

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Molecular Study For The Virulence Strain Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated From Burn Patients, Lubna Abdul Jabbar Al-Zubaidi Mar 2026

Molecular Study For The Virulence Strain Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated From Burn Patients, Lubna Abdul Jabbar Al-Zubaidi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Pseudomonas aeruginosa became an important cause of wound and burn infections and serious mortality in burn patients. The virulence factors of these bacteria including their capacity to form biofilm, their ability to hold antibiotics resistance genes as well as rapid motility in vivo and in vitro. Thus the present study was designed to highlight some the virulence factors among different strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. All isolated strains (10 isolates) had the capacity to produce biofilm ,one of them (No.3) has shown high level of biofilm (OD.2.5) and it was resisted to most antimicrobial agents; for this reason further investigation was …

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