Research Article
Prevalence of Candida and Monilia Fungal Infection in Al-Najaf Governorate
- By Mohammed Sattar Saleh - 15 Jun 2026
- Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine, Volume: 6, Issue: 6, Pages: 8 - 11
- https://doi.org/10.58614/jahsm662
- Received: 01.05.2026; Accepted: 09.06.2026; Published: 15.06.2026
Abstract
This study aimed to conduct a survey and statistical analysis in Najaf Governorate to determine the prevalence of infections caused by the fungal genera Candida and Monilia. The infection rates varied among hospitals. A total of 1,211 samples were recorded during 2025 from Hospitals in Al-Najaf. The results showed a variation in infection rates between the two genera, with the prevalence of Candida reaching 8.01%, while the prevalence of Monilia was 4.05%. The results also indicated that fungal infections were slightly higher among females 50.7% (74/146) compared to males 49.3% (72/146). Furthermore, the study examined the variation in infection rates across the months of the year. The highest frequency was recorded in November (17 cases, 11.64%), while the lowest was observed in January (9 cases, 6.16%).
Authors affiliation:
Mohammed Sattar Saleh: Directorate of Education in Al-Najaf, Ministry of Education, Al-Najaf, Iraq.
How to Cite: M.S. Saleh. Prevalence of Candida and Monilia Fungal Infection in Al-Najaf Governorate. Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine, 6(6):8–11, 2026. https://doi.org/10.58614/jahsm662