Master's Thesis at the University of Basrah Discusses the Effect of Beta-Lactam Compounds on Bacteria
A master's thesis at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, discussed "Isolation and Identification of Contaminating Microorganisms in Fresh and Frozen Chicken Meat and the Effectiveness of a New Beta-Lactam Compound in Reducing Contamination in Basra Governorate."
The study, presented by student Mustafa Luqman Mohammed, aimed to develop a new antibiotic for the first time. It was tested on four types of isolated and identified bacteria, both Gram-positive and Gram-negative, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
The thesis concluded that the new beta-lactam compound showed high effectiveness against some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated from local and imported chickens.
The thesis recommended adopting the new beta-lactam compound in the poultry industry as an alternative to traditional antibiotics, given its relative safety, low toxicity, and reduced daily application compared to antibiotics currently available in the pharmaceutical market. It also recommended adopting PCR for bacterial diagnosis.
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