Several streptococcal species traverse the human-animal-environment interface, positioning them as particularly compelling subjects for One Health research. In contrast to strictly host-adapted pathogens, these species are observed to circulate among livestock, companion animals, aquaculture, and the broader environment, exhibiting demonstrable transmission to human populations. In this study, 200 swabs were collected from humans and animals (100 nasal and oral swabs were tested bacteriologically from individuals with respiratory infections and gastrointestinal illnesses of all genders and ages. 100 swabs were collected from pets (dogs and cats) of both genders and various ages. Various respiratory symptoms were tested to isolate and characterize the bacterial causes of respiratory infections and to identify bacteria that can infect both humans and their pets. Finally, the results were confirmed by primary culture media, the Vitk 2 system, and 16 S rRNA. The results of bacterial isolation from the human nose showed the presence of six streptococcal isolates, classified into three types: S. thoraltensis (3, 50%), followed by S. anginosus (2, 33.33%), and finally S. alactolyticus (1, 16.66%). Moreover, the results from the human mouth showed the existence of 15 streptococcal isolates, divided into four types: S. salivarius (5, 33.33%), followed by S. thoraltensis (4, 26.66%), then S. alactolyticus and S. parasanguinis (3, 20%). At the same time, the results from the dog nose showed the presence of four streptococcal isolates, classified into three types: S. anginosus (2, 50%), followed by S. thoraltensis and S. alactolyticus (1, 25%). The results from the dog oral samples showed the presence of 16 streptococcal isolates, divided into four types: S. salivarius (6, 37.5%), S. alactolyticus (4, 25%), and S. thoraltensis and S. parasanguinis (3, 18.75%). Moreover, the cat nose results showed the presence of three streptococcal isolates, all classified as S. anginosus (100%). The results from the cat oral swab showed the presence of 8 streptococcal isolates, divided into four types: S. thoraltensis (3; 37.5%), S. parasanguinis and S. alactolyticus (2; 25%), and S. salivarius (1; 12.5%). Additionally, the identification of 6 Streptococcus sp. strains was confirmed using the 16 S rRNA gene.
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This Research aims for harnessing critical and innovative thinking approaches besides innovative problem solving tools in pursuing continual quality improvement initiatives for the benefit of achieving operations results effectively in water treatment plants in Baghdad Water Authority. Case study has been used in fulfilling this research in the sadr city water treatment plant, which was chosen as a study sample as it facilitates describing and analyzing its current operational situation, collecting and analyzing its own data, in order to get its own desired improvement opportunity be done. Many statistical means and visual thinking promoting methods has been used to fulfill research task.
... Show MoreErratum for Organic acid concentration thresholds for ageing of carbonate minerals: Implications for CO2 trapping/storage.
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... Show MoreBackground: Ultrasonography has been used to examine the thickness of the lower uterine segment in women with previous cesarean sections in an attempt to predict the risk of scar dehiscence during subsequent pregnancy. The predictive value of such measurement has not been adequately assessed. Objectives: To correlate lower uterine segment thickness measured by trans abdominal ultrasound in pregnant women with previous cesarean section with that measured during cesarean section by caliper and to find out minimum lower uterine segment thickness indicative of integrity of the scar.Methods: A prospective observational study at Elwyia Maternity Teaching Hospital, from January 2011 to January 2012. A total of 143 women were enrolled in the stu
... Show MoreObjectives: To determine the effectiveness of the instructional program on patients’ knowledge about home safety while receiving anti-cancer treatment at Al- Karama Teaching Hospital in Al-Kut City.
Methodology: A quasi-experimental design is conducted through the application of a pre-test and post-test approach for the study and control groups from February 5th, 2020 to April 25th, 2020. A non–probability (purposive) sample of (50) patients treated at the Blood Disease and Oncology Center is selected and divided into two groups. Each group contains (25) patients as control and study groups. An instrument is constructed that is comprised of two parts; t
... Show MoreThis work presents a completely new develop an analyzer, named NAG-5SX1-1D-SSP, that is simple, accurate, reproducible, and affordable for the determination of cefotaxime sodium (CFS) in both pure and pharmaceutical drugs. The analyzer was designed according to flow injection analysis, and conducted to turbidimetric measurements. Ammonium cerium nitrate was utilized as a precipitating agent. After optimizing the conditions, the analysis system exhibited a linear range of 0.008-27 mmol. L-1 (n=29), with a limit of detection of 439.3 ng/sample, a limit of quantification of 0.4805 mg/sample, and a correlation coefficient of 0.9988. The repeatability of the responses was assessed by performing six successive injections of CFS at concentra
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