{"id":30554,"date":"2026-06-19T11:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/chm\/?p=30554"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:29:49","slug":"phd-degree-awarded-to-ms-siham-al-arousi-in-medical-microbiology-and-immunology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/chm\/en\/30554\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Degree Awarded to Ms. Siham Al-Arousi in Medical Microbiology and Immunology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ms. Siham Ali Hizam Al-Arousi <\/strong>was awarded a PhD<\/strong> degree with distinction<\/strong> in Medical Microbiology and Immunology <\/strong>for her dissertation titled: Identification of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli Carrying Genes Coding Aminoglycosides Modifying Enzymes isolated from Urinary Tract Infection patients in Sana’a city\u2013Yemen<\/em><\/strong>, which was submitted to the Faculty of Medicine\u2013Sana\u2019a University. The dissertation defense was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The PhD Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:<\/h3>\n

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Prof. Arwa Mohammed Othman<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Prof. Saleh Salem Bahaj<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Prof. Abdulrahman Yahya Al-Haifi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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The dissertation aimed to investigate the epidemiological and molecular characteristics of aminoglycoside resistance among extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli isolates obtained from patients with urinary tract infections in Sana\u2019a City<\/h3>\n

The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:<\/h3>\n
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    The prevalence of ESBL production among E. coli isolates was 45.5%.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Urinary catheterization, kidney stones, and advanced age were identified as major risk factors associated with beta-lactamase resistance.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Meropenem, amikacin, fosfomycin, and nitrofurantoin were the most effective agents against multidrug-resistant E. coli isolates.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:<\/h3>\n
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      Investigating additional resistance mechanisms, including aminoglycoside-resistance determinants not covered in the current study, such as armA and rmtB 16S rRNA methylase genes.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Implementing strict catheterization protocols and aseptic practices to reduce healthcare-associated urinary tract infections.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Educating healthcare providers on rational antibiotic use, with particular emphasis on the risks of excessive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The dissertation defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, and specialists, students, colleagues, and the researcher\u2019s family.<\/h3>\n

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