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Lecturer in the pathological analysis department
Bachelor's degree in Pathological Analytics Sciences from the Department of Pathological Analytics
Master's degree in Biology, specializing in microbiology
PhD in diagnostic microbiology from the College of Science, University of Kufa, Department of Life Sciences, Microbiology Branch

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Publications

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"Evaluation of Procalcitonin as a Diagnostic Biomarker in Pediatric Infections: Implications for Antibiotic Stewardship".

AuthorsMohammed Qasim Salih Mahdi. , Fatima Abdul Hussein Mejbel, Nabil Salim Saaid Tuwaij.
JournalBIO Web of Conferences.
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This study explores the utility of Procalcitonin (PCT) as a biomarker for distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections in pediatric patients less than six years...

"Evaluation of the BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel Plus for Detection of Viral, Bacterial Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Lower Respiratory Tract Specimens at Al-Zahra Hospital for Pediatrics in Najaf, Iraq".

AuthorsMohammed Qasim Salih Mahdi.
JournalBIO Web of Conferences.
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The study aimed to evaluate the BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel (BFPP) in rapidly diagnosing pathogens and detecting antimicrobial resistance genes in pediatric respiratory specimens, with an aim to enhance clinical decision-making in a pediatric hospital in Najaf, Iraq...

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News 2023-05-07

The next pandemic could be a pandemic of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today. Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in humans and animals is accelerating the process. A growing number of infections – such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, gonorrhoea, and salmonellosis – are becoming harder to treat as the antibiotics used to treat them become less effective. Antibiotic resistance leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality.

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