Identification of Oligella ureolytica from formalin-embalmed cadavers
Joint Authors
Bakir, Amin A.
Khidr, Pinar K.
Rahman, Lajan Q.
Source
ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences
Publisher
Salahaddin University-Erbil Department of Scientific Publications
Publication Date
2017-08-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
English Abstract
Formalin is a widely used fixative for embalming of cadavers with a well recognized antimicrobial activity.
However, with improper preservation techniques some human pathogens such as Oligella ureolytica can overcome this feature of formalin.
The current study was performed to detect this microorganism and consequently prevent its risks to medical students and embalmers.
Swab and tissue samples were collected from lesions, intact area, and surrounding surfaces of three formalin embalmed cadavers from tutorial anatomy lab in the college of medicine - HMU.
Samples were subsequently transferred to nutrient, MacConkey, and blood agar then, purified colonies were subjected to biochemical tests and microscopic observation.
Accordingly, advanced automated instrument was applied to confirm identification.
The isolated microorganism was then inoculated under increasing formalin concentrations.
The genus Oligella ureolytica was identified which appeared as Gram negative, rod shape with singular arrangement under microscopic observation.
The biochemical tests revealed positive for urease, oxidase, catalase, and motility with no evidence for hemolysis.
The growth of Oligella ureolytica was significant at 1% and 2% and low at 5% and 10% formalin concentration but no growth at higher concentrations.There are many reasons to choose formalin as fixative for embalming.
However; it is not totally able to protect cadavers from decomposition by microorganisms like Oligella ureolytica.
Thus, possible risk of contamination for medical students and embalmers exists when a fixative of low concentration was used.
Data Type
Conference Papers
Record ID
BIM-1388876
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bakir, Amin A.& Khidr, Pinar K.& Rahman, Lajan Q.. 2017-08-31. Identification of Oligella ureolytica from formalin-embalmed cadavers. International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Sciences (6th : 2017 : Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq). . Vol. 29, no. 4 (Supplement) (2017), pp.101-106.Irbil Iraq : Salahaddin University-Erbil Department of Scientific Publications.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bakir, Amin A.…[et al.]. Identification of Oligella ureolytica from formalin-embalmed cadavers. . Irbil Iraq : Salahaddin University-Erbil Department of Scientific Publications. 2017-08-31.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bakir, Amin A.& Khidr, Pinar K.& Rahman, Lajan Q.. Identification of Oligella ureolytica from formalin-embalmed cadavers. . International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Sciences (6th : 2017 : Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1388876
