Publications
Identification of Candida Species in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Kirkuk City-Iraq
Aug 5, 2025Journal Central Asian Journal of Medical and Natural Science
DOI https://doi.org/10.17605/cajmns.v6i4.2889
Issue 4
Volume 6
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are more prone to Candida infections due to high blood sugar and weakened immunity. While Candida albicans is common, other species are increasingly seen. Identifying these species is important for proper treatment and infection control. The present study was conducted at Azadi Teaching Hospital and Kirkuk General Hospital in the city of Kirkuk. A total of 100 oral swabs were collected from patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) between November 21, 2021, and March 21, 2022. Samples from individuals who were smokers or suffered from hypertension or other chronic conditions were excluded from the study. The final sample included 50 males and 50 females, with ages ranging between 30 and 60 years. Diabetes was confirmed by hospital physicians prior to sample collection. Direct microscopic examination revealed positive findings in 41 male patients (82%) and 46 female patients (92%). Three Candida species were identified using biochemical tests and culturing on Chrom Agar Candida medium. Candida albicans was the most frequently isolated species, accounting for 59 isolates (73.75%), followed by Candida glabrata with 13 isolates (16.25%), and Candida dubliniensis with 8 isolates (10%).
Identification and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Burned-Wounded Patients
Jul 31, 2025Journal Central Asian Journal of Medical and Natural Science
DOI https://doi.org/10.17605/cajmns.v6i4.2884
Issue 4
Volume 6
Burns are the leading cause of death globally and the most severe type of trauma. resistant to methicillin One of the most prevalent bacteria associated with burn wound infections is Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA); nevertheless, antibiotic resistance in these strains has complicated therapy. Biofilm generation, a virulence factor that enhances antibiotic resistance, is the cause of treatment failure and recurrent staphylococcal infections in burn patients. In the current research, 50 samples were collected from burn and wound patients hospitalized to various hospitals in Erbil city. Thirty S. aureus isolates were identified using culture, morphological characteristics, biochemical tests, and Vitek's two compact methods. S. aureus generated yellow pigments on mannitol salt agar. S. aureus isolates were treated with several distinct antibiotics. the majority of isolates shown strong resistance to Ampicillin 100%, Ceftazidime 100%, Cefotaxime 100%, and Amikacin 6.6%. All S. aureus isolates were examined for biofilm production, and 71% of them produced robust biofilms. Impenem was the most efficacious antimicrobial drug against all S. aureus isolates.