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Lecturer and researcher in the college of science university of baghdad
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September 2001 - present
November 2001 - July 2017
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September 2001 - July 2017
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Toxicity of two plant extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito larvae was measured in this work. The plants include the species; Silybum marianum and Nerium oleander. Their Lc50 and Lc90 after 4-hrs were evaluated against three instars of the mosquito. S. marianum Lc50 values were: 57, 214, and 379 ppm for the three instars respectively. S....
This study investigates the molluscicidal properties of Salvia officinalis extracts against Melanopsis nodosa snails, with a focus on environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional chemical molluscicides. Melanopsis nodosa, a common freshwater snail in Iraq, is an intermediate host for diseases affecting humans and animals. Traditional mollus...
Aims A lower extremity amputation can significantly impact an individual’s social interactions
and overall quality of life. Social support, which includes emotional, informational, and
instrumental assistance from others, is crucial in mitigating the negative consequences
of reduced social interaction following amputation. This study aimed to inves...
Industrial dyes are major pollutants in wastewater and river water with an initial visible concentration of 1 mg/L. Recent studies have shown the possibility of using polyphenol oxidase in catalytic biological treatment due to its ability to oxidize a large number of dyes and pollutants in wastewater and the flexibility to work in wide ranges of te...
Pathological blood clot in blood vessels, which often leads to cardiovascular diseases, are one of the most common causes of death in humans. Therefore, enzymatic therapy to degrade blood clots is vital. To achieve this goal, bromelain was immobilized and used for the biodegradation of blood clots. Bromelain was extracted from the pineapple fruit p...
This study was designed to determine the effect of partial purified lovastatin on the lipid profile and liver functions in rabbits. The rabbits were divided into six groups, each group containing four rabbits, and the lipid profile and liver functions were checked at zero, 30, 60, and 90 days. The parameters of the cholesterol, high-density lipopro...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the infection escalation around the globe encourage the implementation of the global protocol for standard care patients aiming to cease the infection spread. Evaluating the potency of these therapy courses has drawn particular attention in health practice. This observational study aimed to asses...
Abstract- Bikaverin is a reddish pigment produced by a variety of fungal species, the majority of which belong to the Fusarium genus. This pigment has antibiotic activities against protozoa, bacteria, and fungus. This study investigated the toxicity of Bikaverin to some microbs, production, and characterization of the pigment from the fungus Fusari...
Abstract: This work aims to study the spatial distribution of COVID-19 and find any possible relationships between weather and
COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq for the year (2020). Tested parameters include population density (individual/km), temperature (°C),
rainfall (mm), humidity (%), wind speed (m/s), elevation (m), and solar radiation (h/day). The r...
Background: Tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet. Teaconsumption is helpful to human health since it includes various key elements. Thepresence of heavy metals in tea at trace levels has gotten a lot of attention since theyare linked to health.Methodology: To gather data on the prevalence of heavy metals in black tea, a basketsurv...
Hydatid disease (HD) or cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a complex and neglected disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus that causes health and economic loss. The data of disease were obtained from the Center of Communicable Diseases/ Baghdad/Iraq, for the period 2013 to 2016. Global information system (GIS) was used to create the study...
PhD theses about leishmaniasis
Features subset selection was commonly used in data mining and artificial intelligence techniques to produce a model with a minimal set of features that enhances the performance of the classifier. The essential motive for selecting features is to avoid the problem of a number of dimensions trap. This paper introduces a new technique of selection of...
Background
Indoor allergens are important components of airborne allergens, and studies have linked allergic respiratory diseases (ARDs) and exposure to aeroallergens.
Objectives
This study sought to identify fungi in house dust from four regions in Baghdad city, and to assess the risks of ARD and asthma associated with indoor fungi.
Methods
Hous...
Toxicity of AL-Daura refinery waste was measured on three aquatic
invertebrates, using bioassay. The study groups included, two species of
cladocera, Daphnia magna and Simocephalus exspinosus, as well as two species
of gastropoda, Lymnaea auricularia and Melanopsis nodosa, and two species of
oligochaeta, Limondrilus hoffmeisteri and Branchiura...
Leishmaniasis diseases constitute an important public health problem in both tropical and subtropical areas. The aim of this study is to evaluate the epidemiological situation of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Babylon province, Iraq. The current work included the recording of 142 new cases of CL infection in Babylon province for the period from No...
Abstract. Phlebotomus papatasi sand fly is the main vector of Zoonotic Cutaneous
Leishmaniasis (ZCL) in Iraq. The aim of this study was to assess and predict the effects of
climate change on the distribution of the cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases and the main
vector presently and in the future. Data of the CL cases were collected for the peri...
Objective: The present study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of women about cesarean section operations (CSO) in Baghdad province, and know the real reason for it. Methods: The current study included 690 women who finished an 8 items questionnaire that assessed their knowledge about CSO. The data were collected randomly by a special...
Background
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most progressive infectious diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The pathogen is the first cause of mortality linked to a single pathogen worldwide, especially in poor and developing countries.
Methods
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to estimate incidence rate (IR) of TB in Ira...
Rhinitis and asthma are responsible for much morbidity and mortality; these risks might be avoided by increasing the knowledge about it. Four hundred and three (403) students from Biotechnology Department, College of Science at University of Baghdad randomly selectedwere included in this work. The answers of the questions included in the study (11...
The levels of lead (Pb), copper (Cu), cobalt (co), and cadmium (Cd) were determined in different kinds of milk and the health risks were evaluated. The mean levels were 0.73±0.21, 0.06±0.01, 0.12±0.01, and 0.14±0.01 ppm for these metals respectively. The levels of Pb and Cu were found to be insignificant differences (p<0.05), whereas the levels of...
Background: Pearl skin disease is a self-limited infectious dermatosis, frequent in pediatric population, It is caused by molluscum contagiosum virus is transmitted mainly by direct contact with infected skin. Clinically, the disease presents as firm rounded papules, pink or skin-colored, with a shiny and umbilicated surface. Objective: The aim of...
Streptococcus mutansAN67 is olatecommensal species of the human oral cavity and their role as a major causative agent associated with dental plaque.S.mutansAN67 was selected as the most active isolate for protease production. Separation and purification of Streptococcusmutans AN67 proteolytic enzyme was done by 0-70% (w:v) saturated ammonium sulfat...
The effect of diode laser (805 nm) single exposure radiation on Proteus vulgaris has been studied. Pure isolated of Proteus vulagris was exposed to diode laser for one minute, then three groups of mice injected intraperitoneal (IP) with 0.25 ml of the following: PBS, unirradiated and irradiated bacteria. Biochemical tests, antibiotics sensitivity a...
The objective of this study is to investigate the knowledge and awareness of Mumps disease among Iraqi citizens. A Likert modified questionnaire of 21 different statements including general information of Mumps, transmission modes, diagnosis ways, risk behaviors, prevention, and treatment were used in this study. A questionnaires were distributed t...
The aim of this study is to determine the toxicity of Thymus Vulgaris aquatic plant extracts comparing with copper sulfates against Bulinus truncatus the vector of urinary Bilharziasis. Samples of the snails were collected from a site in Al-Rasheed district (30 km) southern of Baghdad. The isolation, identification, and acclimatization made in the...
The aim of this study is to get a plant extracts to use it as molluscicides to control the snail vector of Schistosomiasis and finely control the disease. Laboratory study was performed to compare the molluscicidal activity of leaves and stems extracts of Cucumis melo against Bulinus truncatus snail. The snail B. truncatus was exposed to a serial c...
The objective of the present study is to determine the acute toxicity of aqueous extracts of Salvia officinalis against the snail Lymnaea auricularia, which is considered as the intermediate snail host of Fascioliasis. About 720 snails were used for the experiments. The LD50, LD100 and Dose-Response relationships of S. officinalis against the snail...
The aim of this study is to analyze cholera public awareness among educated Iraqi population. We carried out an educated population-based survey using a special questionnaire at 2016. The sample included 190 educated adults (31 males and 159 females) in Baghdad. The results of this study highlights that the public awareness of cholera disease among...
Samples of the snails were collected from site in Al-Rasheed distract (30 km) southern of Baghdad. Isolation, identification and acclimatization to laboratory circumstances made within the laboratory. Several toxic parameters as NOEL, Threshold, different values of ED and LD were determined in this study. The ED50 of S. officinalis and Cupper sulfa...
The recent study was conducted to measure some heavy metal content in potato and corn chips in Baghdad markets. Samples were analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Four metals, Cobalt (Co), Cadmium (Cd), Cupper (Cu) and Lead (Pb) were determined. Two types belonging to two manufacturer resources and two trademarks for each resource...
The aim of this work is to determine the diversity and parasitological importance of Rodents around Baghdad
city. Five Rodent species were collected in 20-night traps at two sites through one year (2016). The collected
species were Tatera indica, Rattus rattus, Rattus norvegicus, Meriones crassus, Meriones libycus, Mus musculus, and
Nesokia indica....
Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by a virus called varicella zoster (VZ). Chickenpox cases were counted in Al-Dora city (southern Baghdad). Data of disease was obtained from the records of Bilat Al-Shuhadaa health center at the period from January to July 2012. Diagnosis of cases was achieved by the physicians of the health center. Studied risk...
Human cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is caused by Leishmania sp. parasite and endemic in Iraq. The current study was including analysis of available database from Iraqi CDC to determine the distribution of CL cases for the period (2008-2015 years) in Iraq. Total reported cases for this period were 17001 (range 2.9-10.5 per 100,000 individuals). Highe...
Leaves extracts of Nerium oleander L. were used in applied study as attempt to control the snail of Bulinus truncatus. B. truncatus is the intermediate host of Schistosomiasis in Iraq. A leaf powder was dissolved in water (50mg/l).The study was carried out in a cementing canal in Al-Rasheed districts (25km south Baghdad). Three stations (up treatme...
The effects of Ricinus Communis leaves and bark extracts to the snail Bulinus truncatus were assessed by determination the survival rates. The study was showed different effects of the extracts of R. communis on the snail B. truncatus. These effects are represented by death, escaping from exposure media and imbalance of snail behavior. LC50 values...
The effects of Ricinus Communis leaves and bark extracts to the snail Bulinus truncatus were assessed by determination the survival rates. The study was showed different effects of the extracts of R. communis on the snail B. truncatus. These effects are represented by death, escaping from exposure media and imbalance of snail behavior. LC50 values...
Some factors that possibly affect tropical disease distribution was investigated in about 500 randomize human dwellings. The studied factors include wild animals, domestic animals, wild plants, cultivated plants, nature of soil, nature of water, positions of human dwellings, nature of building material and position of animal shelters. The diseases...
Some factors that possibly affect tropical disease distribution was investigated in about 500 randomize human dwellings. The studied factors include wild animals, domestic animals, wild plants, cultivated plants, nature of soil, nature of water, positions of human dwellings, nature of building material and position of animal shelters. The diseases...
هذه الدراسة هي محاولة لقياس معرفة المجتمع العراقي حول إنفلونزا الخنازير .تمت الدراسة بتوزيع إستمارات خاصةبشكل عشوائي على شرائح مختلفة من المجتمع العراقيمن كلا الجنسين. الدراسةأوضحت أن هناك حاجة لزيادة الوعي العلمي للمجتمع العراقي حول مرض إنفلونزا الخنازير . هدفت هذه الدراسة إلىزيادة الوعي العلمي للمجتمع العراقي حول مرض إنفلونزا الخنازير.
An epidemiological study in Al-Mahmmodiya (50 km south Baghdad) to investigate a possible vector of Leishmaniasis were applied .This region is considered as a foci of Leishmaniasisaccording to the health association statistics. CDC light traps were used to collect the insects nightly. Insects were collected by Indoor application as human dwellings...
الخلاصة
الدراسة تضمنت جمع معلومات عن مرض الكوليرا من ستة مراكز للرعاية الصحية الأولية جنوب بغداد. شملت الدراسة تسع مناطق بمساحة 2500 كم 2 وبعدد سكان 750000نسمة.سجل معدل الإصابة للمراكز الست للمدة من سنة2000-الى سنة2003 3007 حالة إسهال بسبب الإصابة بالبكتريا نوع Vibrio cholerae. كانت النسبة المئوية لإصابة الذكور 14,7 بينما كانت النسبة المئوية لإصابة...
The molluscicidal effects of herbicide 2, 4-D were studied against two species of freshwater snail Bulinus truncatus and Melanopsis nodosa by short-term experiments. Calculated values of lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC100) were made to two spices for a different period of time 24hr, 48hr, 72hr and 96hr. The study had shown that the herbicide 2,...