Detection of Some Virulence Factors of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Urinary Tract Patients in Kirkuk City, Iraq

Abstract

This study included isolating and diagnosing Staphylococcus aureus in those who diagnosed with urinary tract Infection. In this study 200, sample were collected: (100 males and 100 females). The Isolates were diagnosed based on phenotypic and microscopic characteristics and biochemical tests. In addition, the confirmatory test was conducted using API 20 staph system and 38 Isolates were obtained (23 from females and 15 from males). Some virulence factors of S.aureus Isolates were studied. These studies showed that 76.31% of the Isolates were able to produce DNase, and all isolates were bioflim-producers. The results of the isolates production of hemolysin were that 65.78% caused a full Hemolysis. Also, the ability of bacterial isolates to produce broad-spectrum beta-lactamase enzyme was studied and its production rate was 55.26% and the ability of isolates to adhering was 81.57%.