‏Bachelor of Science in Biology Sciences,Biology Department, University of Mosul ‏

Sep 15, 2013 - Jul 10, 2019

The study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi and their role in health and disease.

‏Master of Science in Biology Sciences, Biology Department Medical parasitology University of Mosul ‏

Nov 13, 2020 - Dec 13, 2022

Medical parasitology is a branch of medical science concerned with the study of parasitic organisms that infect humans, whether they are protozoa, helminths, or arthropods. This science focuses on the classification of these parasites, their life cycle, methods of transmission, and their impact on human health, in addition to the diagnosis of parasitic diseases and methods of prevention.

The Relationship between Intestinal Parasites and Chronic Digestive Disorders

Feb 12, 2025

Journal International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research

publisher Rahma Mozahim Al-Attar

DOI https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMBHR.2025.6.1.98-102

Issue 2582-8940

Volume 06

The relationship between intestinal parasites and chronic gastrointestinal disorders is a topic of great clinical importance because of the potential role of parasitic infections in developing and exacerbating gastrointestitis. Intestinal parasites, including protozoa, helminthes, and other pathogens, are known to cause a wide range of digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In chronic cases, parasitic infections may contribute to long-term inflammation, immune system dysfunction, which can perpetuate digestive disorders. The presence of these parasites can complicate the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and other functional gastrointestinal disorders. This review examines the mechanisms through which intestinal parasites influence the gut, explores the clinical evidence linking parasitic infections with chronic digestive issues, and discusses the implications for diagnosis and treatment in affected populations. Further research is needed to better understand the interplay between these infections and chronic gastrointestinal disorders, as well as to develop effective management strategies

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Diagnostic and molecular study of amoeba parasite in Nineveh Province, Iraq

Dec 26, 2024

Journal Malaysian Journal of Microbiology

DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.21161/mjm.240053

Issue 2024, pp. xxx-xxx

Volume Vol 20(6)

Aims: This work aims to assess the effectiveness of the PCR technique in diagnosing Entamoeba besides the traditional microscopic method, also trying to distinguish between the most critical two species, Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar. Methodology and results: This study was conducted from October 2021 to April 2022 and investigated 96 stool samples collected from patients attending three local hospitals in Mosul city. The age of (both sex) patients were 1-50 years. The microscopic (direct wet swab) examination was applied to detect trophozoites or cysts of the parasite. The results show that 32(33.3%) of stool samples were positive for amoebiasis (59.3% males and 40.6% females). Although the most significant incidence was 43.7% in the 20-30, year age group, the lowest infection rate was 3.1% in the 30-50, year age group. The findings of the molecular study show that 38% of positive samples were Entamoeba genus and 52.63% were E. histolytica and 47.36% were E. dispar, which is the first time recording the latter in Mosul city. Conclusion, significance and impact of study: The request for molecular (PCR) diagnosis technique in investigating the Entamoeba parasite is the most available and accurate diagnostic approach and may uncover new species of Entamoeba.

Diagnostic and molecular study of Entamoeba dispar in Nineveh Province, Iraq

Jun 15, 2022

Journal Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research

publisher RM Al-Attar

DOI https://doi.org/10.22271/micro.2022.v3.i2a.41

Issue 2709-944X

Amoebiasis is one of the important parasitic intestinal diseases that is widespread in mosul and all Iraq, responsible for many deaths, especially in children, caused by an elementary parasite Entamoeba histolytica, and there are other species of the genus Amoeba, which are not pathological, such as Entamoeba dispar., and because of the similarity between the two species in morphology, it has become necessary to use the accurate diagnosis of amoebiasis, this study was conducted for the period between October 2021 and until April 2022, included the examination of 96 stool samples from the patients in Nineveh Governorate hospitals and some private medical laboratories whose ages ranged from less than one year to 50 years and for both genders, during this study, microscopic and molecular diagnostic methods were used for two species of the genus Amoeba, as the microscopic examination was carried out using a direct wet smear to detect the stages of the trophozoite parasite, the cyst, or both. The study showed that there was an infection rate of 33.3%, with a rate of (32) of the stool samples diagnosed microscopically out of a total of 96 samples among the examined persons, while the results of using molecular diagnosis using polymerase chain reaction technology showed for 50 stool samples out of 96 samples (32 positive samples and 18 negative samples), the presence of amoeba infection was observed by 38%. In addition, two species of amoeba were diagnosed in the examined samples, the highest rate of infection was for Entamoeba histolytica, followed by Entamoeba dispar, at a rate of 52.63% and 47.36%, respectively. In addition, the Gene sequencer for the species E.dispar was performed. Which was isolated for the first time in Nineveh Governorate and registered in the National Center for Genetic Information with serial number 692812.