M.Sc.

For the isolation of Aeromonas hydrophila, one hundred and twenty samples were collected from different locations in Baghdad governorate. These samples include 80 samples of fish gills and intestine,
20 samples of water, and 20 samples of chicken and meat. From the overall samples a total of 136 isolates were obtained. These isolates were further identified according to their morphological, icroscopical

This study was constructed to discuss an issue regarding infertility cases that was attributed to hyperprolactinemia. About 150 blood samples were collected from women suffering hyperprolactinemia and 50 from normal subjects served as control for comparison. Test subjects were divided into three age groups: 20-30 years old, 31-40 years old and 41-50 years old. Tests of fertility hormones luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and prolactin were performed for all study groups.

       For the isolation of Proteus mirabilis, 85 samples were collected from different locations in Baghdad governorate. These samples include 20 samples of urine, 45 samples of wounds, and 20 samples of chicken and meat. From the overall samples a total of 146 isolates were obtained. These isolates were identified according to their morphological,microscopical characteristic and biochemical tests. Results of identification showed that 15 of the total isolates were belonged to P. mirabilis. These results were confirmed by identification using Api20E system.