A survey and statistical study of fungal diseases in the human body in Najaf Governorate

Authors

  • Haider Abdul-Moneem Al-Mothafar College of Health and Medical Techniques/Kufa, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46649/egmj6489

Keywords:

Candida , monilia

Abstract

The research aimed to conduct a survey and statistical study in Najaf province in 2019 for both Candida and Monilia fungi, where it was observed that the Candida genus prevailed by 8.05%, while the percentage recorded for the Monilia genus was 4.06%. The study also included the rates of difference in infection between males and females, where the results showed that females were more likely to be infected than males, with 6.10% for females and 6.01% for males. The results also showed that Al-Manadhera Hospital is the most recorded cases of infection with these two fungi with 7.56%, while the lowest percentage was recorded in Al-Hakim General Hospital with 0.75%. As for the difference in infection during the months of the year, October recorded the highest infection rates with 1.40%, while January was the lowest with 0.75%.

Published

2026-03-15

How to Cite

A survey and statistical study of fungal diseases in the human body in Najaf Governorate. (2026). Al-Furat Journal for Health and Medical Sciences , 2(1), 338-345. https://doi.org/10.46649/egmj6489