Molecular Detection of abaI Genes in Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Clincal Speciemens in Some Iraqi Hospitals

Authors

  • Shahad Mahdi Salih
  • Zainab H.Abood Al-Asady

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i2.17991

Keywords:

abaI Genes, Acinetobacter baumannii, Iraqi Hospitals

Abstract

Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the most important causative bacteria of nosocomial infections.
Attention turned toward this Gram negative bacterium due to its extensive resistance to antibiotics.
Clinical One hundred thirty five samples sources (urine, sputum, wound burn,) were collected during
the period from the between from the late September 2020 to the Mid-January 2021,from patients
attending four hospitals in Anbar governorate which include (AlRamadi Genera Teaching ,Al- Fallujah
Genera Teaching and Fallujah Maternity and Children’s Hospital). Regarding to the age group factor,
the age group (40-49) years more susceptible to the infection is constituting 6(46.1%), followed by
group(30-39) years with 3(23.1%) while (20-29)(50-59) and (60-69) years with percentage at 1(7.7)%.
Also, the study indicated that the A.baumannii was disrupted equal in male (53.8%) and female (46.2
%) with appear no significant. All specimens were cultured on culture media including blood agar and
MaCconkey agar. After the growth of bacteria, the isolates were identified by microscopic examination
as well as the biochemical tests including the manual biochemical tests that include( oxidase, catalase,
Simmon Citrate, Motility, Indole, Urease ,haemolysin,Lactose fermentationrowth at 44 ºC) .The
identification of P. mirabilis confirmed by using the VITEK-2 system. A total of 13(9.6%) isolates of
A.baumannii were identified,other bacteria obtained were identified as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, Klebsiella .pneumoniae and streptococcus spp. in percentage recorded (37%) , (22%)
(20.2%) and (11%) respectively. The genomic DNA of A.baumannii isolates were extracted using
wizard genomic DNA purification kit, the extracted genomic DNA was analyzed using 1% agarose gel
electrophoresis, and then the concentration and purity of the extracted genomic DNA were determined
using Nanodrop spectrophotometer device, to detect A.baumannii isolates by molecular methods, the
extracted genomic DNA of these isolates was submitted for amplification to detect the specific gene
Bap and abaI by the singleplex PCR assay. At the molecular level of this study, the results of PCR
reaction showed the presence of abaI gene in 8 (61.54%) isolates carried the gene responsible for
quorum sensing

Author Biographies

  • Shahad Mahdi Salih

    Scholar Researcher, Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Post Graduate Studies, Baghdad
    University, Iraq

  • Zainab H.Abood Al-Asady

    Scholar Researcher, Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Post Graduate Studies, Baghdad
    University, Iraq

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Published

2022-04-12

How to Cite

Molecular Detection of abaI Genes in Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Clincal Speciemens in Some Iraqi Hospitals. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(2), 366-373. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i2.17991