Molecular detection and phylogenetic tree assay of Pseudomonus aeruginosa isolated from otitis cases of cats and humans, Iraq

The aim of this study was toward isolation and identification of P. aeruginosa from cats with otitis externa in Basra city Using culture media, Biochemical tests and Polymerase chain reaction. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from 46 isolates that involved 32 cases out of 75 of feline otitis externa (21.3%) and in 14 (9.3%) from 75 human samples .the clinical signs of otitis externa were head shaking, scratching, excessive ear wax, malodor, pain during palpation, alopecia and pus and/or blood. Culture was done on Pseudomonas chrome agar revealed positive samples with production of greenish-blue pigmentation by the bacteria .polymerase chain reaction revealed that isolates were Pseudomonas aeruginosa using specific primers for P. aeruginosa identification 16S rRNA and the result was positive for the 15 isolates. a phylogenetic tree analysis of P. aeruginosa was performed using the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis which illustrated the phylogenetic relationship between P. aeruginosa strains isolated from cats and other related genera. In conclusion, this study confirmed the higher prevalence of P. aeruginosa in otitis externa infection of cats when compared to human. The using of molecular assay and 16S rRNA gene contributed effectively in detection of P. aeruginosa. Therefore, this study suggests the application of molecular techniques in identification of different microorganisms. Additionally, moreover studies are necessary to detect the prevalence of P. aeruginosa in different infections in animals as well as human.