Hero Mohammad Ismael

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• Assistant Professor in Mycology
• Ass Professor (Assistant) at Salahaddin University-Erbil

Abstract: Identification of dermatophytes using the traditional method is sometimes problematic because of atypical microscopic or macroscopic morphology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using sequencing of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer ITS1 and ITS4 regions for identification of two important pathogens M. gypse...

Duhok dam reservoir is situated in Duhok city, Iraq. It is an artificial reservoir which supplies water for crops land and orchard around the canal throughout its path. The objective of this investigation is to assess physical, chemical and microbiological aspects of aquatic ecosystem in the lake. The water quality variables (water temperature, pH,...

This study was carried out in Erbil city. (67) specimens were collected from patients with dermatophytosis, age range were between (1-77) years, (29) specimens from females and (38) from males. Commonly cultural positive result was 63%. The clinical examination revealed with Tinea pedis (45.1%) followed by Tinea manuum (22.2%) then Tinea capitis (1...

Sixteen species of Basidiomycota, which belonging to Sixteen genera were collected and identified from various areas in Erbil city of kurdistan region-Iraq, such as: Erbil city center, Barzan, Hanara, Heran, Khalefan, Koysnjaq, Salahaddin (Permum), Mergasur, Shaqlawa and Tawska. The identified genera and species include the followings: Agaricus bit...

Introduction: The progression of fungal co-infection with COVID-19 depends on the patient's genetic innate immunity. Our goal is to understand the connection between the single nucleotide poly-morphisms (SNPs) rs5743708 and rs16910526 in the toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and dectin-1 (CLEC7A) genes, respectively, and fungal infection in COVID-19 pati...

This research focuses on the potential use of microalgae, yeast, and molds in a mixed culture system for the removal of heavy metals. Microbial mixed cultures consisting of Chlorella sp. Anthrosprira sp., Scenedesmus sp., Fusarium begonia, Candida albicans, and Cladophorium spp. were investigated as microbial pure mixed strains for the remediation...

Keywords Bacterial Detoxification Efficiency, Risk Assessment Index, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Public Health Risk, Metal Detoxification. This study evaluated the detoxification efficiency of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus cereus, and Escherichia coli for the bioremediation of six heavy metals: arsenic (As), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), le...

The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiological agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), in late 2019 initiated a global health crisis marked by widespread infection, significant mortality, and long-term health implications. While SARS-CoV-2 primarily targets the respiratory system, recent finding...

Background: The surveillance of serious and superficial skin fungal infections in Iraq has not been conducted. Limited information exists on their incidence and prevalence. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze, compute and estimate the prevalence and burden of fungal infections , as no previous data is available and no studies has been attempted...

ackground The surveillance of serious and superficial skin fungal infections in Iraq has not been conducted. Limited information exists on their incidence and prevalence. Objectives This study aimed to analyze, compute and estimate the prevalence and burden of fungal infections, as no previous data is available and no studies has been attempted in...

This study aimed to analyze, compute and estimate the prevalence and burden of fungal infection as no previous data is available and no studies has been attempted in Iraq.

Background: The surveillance of serious and superficial skin fungal infections in Iraq has not been conducted. Limited information exists on their incidence and prevalence. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze, compute and estimate the prevalence and burden of fungal infections , as no previous data is available and no studies has been attempted...

Seventeen mushroom species from fourteen genera were collected and identified from various locations, such as: Bardarash, Barzan, Erbil city center, Hiran, Mergasor, Shaqlawa, Khalefan, Tawska and Taqtaq. The following genus and species have been identified: Agaricus bisporus, A. campestris, A. incultorum, Coprinus comatus, Lycoperdon umbrinum, Ama...

The primary objective of this research was to investigate the chemical and biological properties of compost produced from different row materials. These materials are solid waste from organic houses, residues from plants, manure from animals, paper and grass. The process of composting to produce mature compost takes 30 days. Nevertheless, compost a...

Fungus Candida spp. causes vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) which is a fungal infection of the genital mucosa. This investigation was on the isolation of Candida albicans from cervical-vulvovaginal patients in Erbil hospitals, Kurdistan region, Iraq and its identification is done using phenotypic and molecular approaches. Then biofilm production was...

Background and objectives: Fungi infect billions of people every year, yet their contribution to the global burden of disease is mostly unrecognized. The study aimed to isolate and identify Candida spp. from oral infections in children, and evaluate the antifungal activity Fluconazole and Amphotericin B and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of...

Background and objectives: Fungi infect billions of people every year, yet their contribution to the global burden of disease is mostly unrecognized. The study aimed to isolate and identify Candida spp. from oral infections in children, and evaluate the antifungal activity Fluconazole and Amphotericin B and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of...

Objective: Biological effect of the antifungal activity, antioxidant activity, total tannin estimation and phytochemical profile determination of extract.

The aim of this study is to isolate yeasts from dental floss from patients with dental infections and to detect (MIC) Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of most frequently isolated yeasts against antifungal drugs. 66 specimens of dental samples have been collected from patients attended to Al-Jimhory teaching hospital/ college of dentistry-Erbil city...

During the period of August 2014 to January 2015, two hundred twenty four samples from 43 species of bird pets were collected from feathers then examined. The results of isolated feathers samples shows that Chaetomium species constituted the majority of saprophytic fungi (27.5%) followed by Aspergillus spp. (22.8%), Humicola spp. (8.7%), Emericella...

Decaying books and papers were collected from Erbil city; later decayed portions were excised and inoculated on nutrient agar plates, potato dextrose agar, dubo,s cellulose agar for microorganism isolation. Both Bacillus subtilis and Acrodictyssp. were mainly isolated organisms and given positive test on Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose (CMC) media due to...

Phycology, mycology and physicochemical parameters of some artificial open sand mine ponds in Kalak sub district-Duhok- Iraq were investigated, for a period of six months from July to December-2015. Water samples were collected monthly basis and analyzed for measuring of water temperature, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, nitrate, nitrite, a...

Phycology, mycology and physicochemical parameters of some artificial open sand mine ponds in Kalak sub district-Duhok- Iraq were investigated, for a period of six months from July to December-2015. Water samples were collected monthly basis and analyzed for measuring of water temperature, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, nitrate, nitrite, a...

The majority of black Aspergilli, including Aspergillus niger. Here, we provide to evidence that the exploration of sugar uptake in the filamentous fungus A. niger as a sole carbon source. The goal of this research line is determination of the growth of fungi was evaluated every 24h, measuring the colony diameter (cm). A. niger was inoculated onto...

Studies regarding fungal infections in Iraq are limited, despite development of some advanced and private laboratories; governmental sectors have limited diagnostic procedures and no data on the epidemiology of fungal infections. Recently, reports warned of increased mortality rates due to cancer, raising the spectre of serious fungal infections. T...

Decaying books papers were collected in Erbil city, later decayed portions were excised and inoculated on nutrient agar plates, potato dextrose agar, dubo, s cellulose agar for microorganism isolation. Both Bacillus subtilis and Acrodictys fimicola were mainly isolated organisms and given positive test on Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose (CMC) media due t...

Decaying books papers were collected in Erbil city, later decayed portions were excised and inoculated on nutrient agar plates, potato dextrose agar, dubo , s cellulose agar for microorganism isolation. Both Bacillus subtilis and Acrodictys fimicola were mainly isolated organisms and given positive test on Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose (CMC) media due...

Abstract: This study presents the antimicrobial effect of natural surface secretes of some common ornamental plants leaves (Ficus elastica, Philodendrom bipinnatifidum and Aglonema) against some pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli, P. aeruginosa and Staph. Aureus), and fungi (Microsporum gypseum and Aspergillus flavus). It was concluded that all...

Identification of dermatophytes using the traditional method is sometimes problematic because of atypical microscopic or macroscopic morphology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using sequencing of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer ITS1 and ITS4 regions for identification of two important pathogens M. gypseum and T....

Fourty four species of mushrooms belonging to twenty nine genera were collected and identified from different localities in Erbil Governorate of kurdistan region. The identified species and varieties spread over in following genera viz., Agaricus spp., Clitocybe spp., Collybia spp., Coprinus spp., Cortinarius spp., Craterellus sp., Crepidotus sp.,...

This research was carried out in the field of Mycology. Having the advantage of using the animal house in the college of Science Education, the samples were chose from laboratory animals (rats), rat bedding, and drinking water of the rats and from indoor lab air.The specimens were chose from (50) healthy rats with no obvious symptoms of skin or hai...

This study presents the antimicrobial effect of natural surface secretes of some common ornamental plants leaves (Ficus elastica, Philodendrom bipinnatifidum and Aglonema) against some pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli, P. aeruginosa and Staph. Aureus), and fungi (Microsporum gypseum and Aspergillus flavus). It was concluded that all tested was...

This study carried out in “Binary Safeen” villages located in the north east of Erbil city Kurdistan region Iraq. Mycological samples were collected seasonally from air, water and soil of the village along four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Fungi isolated from sewage water of the village Aspergillus niger, Trichoderma sp., Acremonium...

This study was carried out in Solawk village which is located in the north east of Erbil city Kurdistan region Iraq. Samples were collected seasonally from patients with dermatophytosis, animals, birds and soil of the village. During the study's period 203 specimens were collected from patients with dermatophytosis, age range were between (1-70) y...

This study was designed to evaluate the in vitro antifungal activity of Calendula officinalis extract against Aspergillus terrus, Aspergillus niger, Emericella sp. and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The extract of Calendula officinalis showed high degree of activity against all tested fungi. The diameter of inhibition zone ranged from 0.18cm to 2.63c...

This study was carried out under laboratory condition, to determine the favorable condition to obtain the best growth rate of the fungus Beauveria bassiana, which isolated from infected sun pest collected from Barzengi region –Erbil. Five kinds of solid and liquid (Broth) media were Sabouraud Maltose Agar, Sabouraud Glucose Agar, Potato Dextrose Ag...

The regulation of nitrate assimilation, purification and some characteristics of the key enzyme nitrate reductase (NR) in nitrate assimilation, in addition to some immunological relations for detection of the specificity of the purified (NR) have been studied in the fungus Fusarium oxysporum cultures. Results showed that: 1- Generally, starved cult...