Faculty of Science / University of Kerbala has discussed the M.A thesis which is entitled “molecular characterization of predominant biofilm-forming bacteria and identification of some biochemical parameters associated with diabetic foot infection”.

The thesis, submitted by Sarah Muhammad, aims at determining virulence of biofilm-forming bacteria present in diabetic foot ulcers and determine their resistance to commonly used antibiotics.

The study concludes that S.aureus is Gram-positive bacteria common in diabetic foot injuries, and K.pneumoniae is Gram-negative bacteria common in these infections.

The thesis recommends conducting additional studies to identify anaerobic bacteria associated with diabetic foot ulcers and determine antibiotic resistance genes, in addition to study risk factors such as gender, smoking, obesity, and others.