The College of Applied Sciences, Samarra University discussed a master's thesis on the molecular and phenotypic investigation of carbapenemase-producing bacteria isolated from various clinical infections by the postgraduate student, Mr. Mustafa Shaker Mahmoud.

The thesis aimed at isolating and identifying clinically important Gram-negative bacteria from different pathological samples, determine antibiotic susceptibility patterns with a focus on carbapenem antibiotics, and phenotypically detect carbapenemase-producing strains using appropriate laboratory tests.

The thesis reviewed the significant prevalence of carbapenem-resistant bacterial isolates, with high rates recorded in some important clinical species.

The thesis indicated that phenotypic tests confirmed the presence of several carbapenemase-producing isolates, while molecular investigation provided higher accuracy in identifying the genes responsible for resistance.

Media and Government Communication Directorate

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

July 22, 2026