The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Kerbala witnessed the discussion of the master’s thesis of student Fatima Fadel Abis from the Public Health Department, entitled:
‘Investigation of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria in food products in the districts and areas of Karbala Governorate and determining the effect of heat and different salt concentrations on its viability.’
The study aimed to reveal the extent of contamination of milk and dairy products (cheese, cream, butter and curd) as well as chopped and minced veal in different areas of the holy province of Karbala (city centre, Al-Har, Ain Al-Tamr, Al-Husseinia and Tuwairij) with Klebsiella pneumoniae, which is one of the most dangerous bacteria common to humans and animals and poses a direct threat to consumer health if present in animal products.
The results showed that there is widespread contamination in some food products, with varying rates between districts depending on the procedures followed by producers during the manufacturing stages. The study also confirmed that this contamination can be controlled and its risks reduced by following health guidelines, cooking food thoroughly, and pasteurising milk to eliminate the bacteria.
The discussion committee consisted of the following professors:
• Professor Dr Yasser Jamal Jamil – Chair
• Assistant Professor Dr. Muhannad Fadel Hussein – Member
• Assistant Professor Dr. Atheer Jalil Saleh Mahdi – Member
• Professor Dr. Kazim Saleh Kazim – Member and Supervisor
• Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Asaad Saleh – Member and Supervisor
At the conclusion of the discussion, the committee awarded Fatima Fadel Abis a Master’s degree in Veterinary Science/Public Health with honours, praising her research efforts and valuable findings, which represent an important scientific contribution to the field of food safety and public health.
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