A Master’s Thesis at the University of Samarra Discusses the Isolation and Identification of Candida Fungi from Urinary Tract Infections
A Master’s thesis presented at the College of Applied Sciences, University of Samarra, titled “Isolation and Identification of Candida Fungi from Urinary Tract Infections and Detection of Accompanying Microorganisms,” was conducted by the student Yasser Qais Hatim.
The student’s research aimed to isolate and identify Candida Spp. bacteria and the co-infecting microorganism from patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTIs). The study also examined the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of gliotoxin as a virulence factor on human lymphocytes.
The results demonstrated that bacteria and Candida species can be causative agents of UTIs. Additionally, co-infections with most Candida species were identified. The study revealed that Candida albicans exhibits high toxicity in human blood. Gliotoxin, extracted from the most virulent and resistant Candida species, was found to inhibit the growth of human lymphocytes and cause DNA damage, confirming its genotoxic effects.
