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Marwan Y. Al-Maqtoofi

Publications (5)

Detection of Active Allergens Triggering Hypersensitivity Among Residents of Basrah, Iraq

Marwan Y. Al-Maqtoofi & Alaa A. Al-Rifaie · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Environmental aeroallergens and dietary allergens significantly contribute to hypersensitivity reactions. Their impact in Basrah province residence remains unclear. Objective: Understanding local allergen patterns is crucial for effective management and treatment of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111656

Fungal Infections, Immunity and Diagnosis

Marwan Y. Al-Maqtoofi & Alaa A. Al-Rifaie · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Fungal infections (mycosis) have emerged as significant global health concerns, particularly  among immunocompromised individuals. This comprehensive review examines the intricate interplay between fungal pathogens and host immunity, emphasizing the crucial roles of both innate a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6408

Cosmetic Fillers and Immune Responses: A Clinical Perspective

Marwan Y. Al-Maqtoofi & Alaa A. Al-Rifaie · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Understanding the immunological responses to hyaluronic acid (HA) as cosmetic fillers is essential for optimizing patient safety and outcomes. Although HA closely resembles endogenous human HA, variations in molecular size, source, and potential contaminants can provoke both inna...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6442

Molecular Detection of Candida aaseri in Oral Cavity of Immunocompromised Patients

Saad J. Rashak, Marwan Y. Al-Maqtoofi & Ahmed A. Burghal · Asian Journal of Biology · 2024

The impaired human immune system, resulting from diabetes mellitus, can lead to the transition of Candida from a commensal to a pathogenic status, causing oral fungal infections. Candida aaseri is a dimorphic yeast with lipolytic activity which has not been previously reported in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i6418

Isolation and Genetic Identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from the Nasal Cavity of BBIBP-CorV Vaccinated Recipients, Basra City, Iraq

Ashraf Ali Mohammed, Ahmed A. Burghal & Marwan Y. Al-Maqtoofi · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

COVID-19 brought about new medical challenges, which, together with nosocomial bacterial infections, resulted in an enormous burden for the healthcare system. Given the potential for K. pneumoniae to cause opportunistic infections, this study investigated its nasal carriage and r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4497