The College of Science at the University of Kerbala discussed the doctoral dissertation of student Enas Khalid Kazem from the Department of Biology, which focused on evaluating the effect of certain antimicrobial agents on microbial vaginitis in vitro.

The study aimed to test the effectiveness of a bacteriocin-like inhibitory substance extracted from Lactobacillus rhamnosus against bacteria and yeasts that form biofilms.

The research involved 238 female patients over the academic years 2023–2024. Pathogens were diagnosed using both conventional methods and the VITEK system, along with testing their antibiotic resistance and biofilm-forming capabilities.

The results demonstrated clear inhibitory activity of the extracted substance against several biofilm-associated pathogens.

The researcher recommended further development of the inhibitory compound, including combining it with biofilm-disrupting agents such as DNase, to enhance its potential therapeutic applications.