Risk Factors Association for MRSA Nasal Colonization in Preoperative Patients in Azadi Teaching Hospital-Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Abdulkareem, Warveen L.; Hussein, Nawfal R; Mohammed, Ayad Ahmad; Arif, Sardar Hassan

doi:10.25271/sjuoz.2020.8.3.712

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“…DNA extraction was completed using company guidance. The nanodrop device was applied to determining the concentration and purity, 1μl of every single DNA samples employed in nanodrop device to measuring (O.D) at wavelength 260 nm and 280 nm [14]. Later it was put in storage at -20 ºC awaiting carry out PCR assay.…”

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Study of Phenotypic and Genotypic Factors of Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Local Isolates

Ali

Abdallah²

2022

Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science

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The isolates of Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from patients with various infections in hospitals, the isolates were identified and accurately diagnosed by phenotypic examination and biochemical tests, as well Vitek-2, and then genetic detection and diagnosis of many of the pathogenic factors associated with Staphylococcus aureus using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and testing for association by antibiotic resistance and production of some toxins by Staphylococcus aureus. After performing analysis of statistical, it was set up that the correlation coefficient of the PCR technique using virulence genes, sensitivity test to antibiotics and other virulence factors were significant at p < 0.05, but was insignificant with the biofilm production.

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Study of Phenotypic and Genotypic Factors of Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Local Isolates

Ali

Abdallah²

2022

Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science

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“…Although no studies are conducted in Kurdistan region (23), this is the first study to investigate COVID-19 vaccination KAP, and associated sociodemographic characteristics among the general population of the Kurdistan region of Iraq but many studied conducted about KAP and medical education (24)(25)(26)(27)(28). and other infections including UTI, H. pylori and staph aureus among male and female [29][30][31][32][33]. Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting against harmful diseases, before come into contact with them.…”

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Cross sectional study of knowledge, attitude and practice among general population towards COVID19 vaccines in Duhok province, Kurdistan region of Iraq

Elyas

Abdulrahman

Ismaeel

2023

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Background: Vaccines are immunization against diseases and leads to saving millions of lives every year. However, after the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, little information is available on the public knowledge and attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccines in Kurdistan-Iraq. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice toward the COVID-19 vaccines among general population at Duhok province, Kurdistan region, Iraq. Methods: The cross-sectional study was done between November 1st ,2022 and march 1st, 2023 at Duhok province, Kurdistan region, Iraq including Duhok City, Zakho, Semel and surrounding area toward COVID-19 vaccines. It included 759 randomly selected participants answering a structured questionnaire who were interviewed face-to-face by the authors. The participants ages ranged from 18 to 75 years. The survey questionnaire was divided into three parts, the first part was sociodemographic characteristics. The second part was composed of eight questions of knowledge regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and third part was 6 statements about Attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines. Findings: The mean age of the respondents was 32.95 years and more than half of them 52.3% were males. About 55% of the respondents reported that they had infected with COVID-19. About 25.3% of the subjects were employed and only 18.3% had chronic diseases. Around 55% of the participants reported that they have previously infected with COVID-19. The majority of the participants 99.60% had heard of COVID-19 vaccine, almost 68% of the participants trusted COVID-19 vaccine and reported that the vaccine is safe. Almost three-quarters 74.04% of the participants were strongly agreed that it is important to get a vaccine to protect the people from COVID-19. According to the survey results, a significant proportion of the participants, specifically 62.58%, believed that COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against the disease. It was notable that a high percentage of the participants, approximately 86.17%, were aware of the potential side effects associated with the vaccine. Moreover, an overwhelming majority of the participants, nearly 96.31%, were knowledgeable that the vaccination process would require two or more doses. Conclusions: The history of chronic disease, source of vaccine knowledge, education level, occupation, and employment states were factors that affected the willingness to accept the vaccine. The most trusted sources of information on COVID-19 vaccines were social media. Therefore, the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine can be supported by utilizing social media and television to spread awareness about the vaccine safety and efficacy.

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“…Moreover, usage of equipment that causes skin abrasion, and poor sanitation are also risk factors for S. aureus infection in sports (Grosset-Janin et al, 2012). Several antibiotics have been developed resistance to S. aureus in our region (Rasheed and Hussein, 2020a, Naqid et al, 2020b, Naqid et al, 2020a and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) have also reported among hospitalized patients (Abdulkareem et al, 2020, Hussein et al, 2017, and the community (Hussein et al, 2019, Rasheed andHussein, 2020d). The prevalence of community-associated MRSA among athletes is higher particularly those people participate in direct contact sports (Rice et al, 2008), even three times greater when compared to the general community (Graham et al, 2006).…”

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Staphylococcus aureus Among Athletes In Zakho City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq: Nasal Carriage Rate, Risk Factors, and Antibiotic Sensitivity Profile

Abduljabar¹,

Naqid²

2022

SJUOZ

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Background and aims: Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of infectious diseases and responsible for outbreaks among athletes’ team. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence rate of S. aureus among athletes, and evaluate the antibiotic resistance and risk factors associated with S. aureus isolates. Materials and methods: We performed a cross-sectional study to determine the S. aureus nasal carriage rate among athletes practicing different sports. Swabs were collected from the anterior nares of 510 athletes aged between 14-55 years. Conventional bacteriological tests were used for the identification of the S. aureus isolates. The antibiotic sensitivity test was performed according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Results:Out of recruited samples, S. aureus carriage rate among athletes was 156 (30.2%). The highest infection rate was reported among boxing athletes 8/24(33.33%) and gym 80/245 (32.65%). S. aureus colonization was significantly higher among the athletes who had low body mass index (p=0.001), longer duration of training/day (p=0.001) and higher number of training session /week (p=0.012). S. aureus carriage was significantly higher among male athletes 119 (77.27%) than female athletes 35 (22.73%) (p=0.002). The oxacillin resistance rate was estimated at 26.61%. S. aureus isolates were highly susceptible to rifampicin, gentamycin and fusidic acid. Conclusion: Nasal carriage of S. aureus is relatively high and this bacterial was predominant among male athletes and a relevant resistance to antibiotics used for treatment of S. aureus infection. It is recommended that the prevention control practices be implemented to reduce nasal colonization, and risk factors associated with S. aureus among athletes. Further studies on S. aureus carriage should include throat sampling among athletes

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Risk Factors Association for MRSA Nasal Colonization in Preoperative Patients in Azadi Teaching Hospital-Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Cited by 7 publications

References 33 publications

Study of Phenotypic and Genotypic Factors of Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Local Isolates

Study of Phenotypic and Genotypic Factors of Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Local Isolates

Cross sectional study of knowledge, attitude and practice among general population towards COVID19 vaccines in Duhok province, Kurdistan region of Iraq

Staphylococcus aureus Among Athletes In Zakho City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq: Nasal Carriage Rate, Risk Factors, and Antibiotic Sensitivity Profile

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