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Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob

Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob

Professor
Cairo University
LiveDNA ID: 20.33080
55 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

Prof. Dr. Olfat Anter Mahdy is a full Professor of Parasitology; Helminthology, Medicinal entomology & Protozoology at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University. She was born in Cairo (Egypt) on January 18, 1961 and received his veterinary medical degree at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University in 1984, Master (1988) and Ph.D. (1991) in Veterinary Parasitology.

Employment

Professional Appointments
Professor
Cairo University
Sep 1993 — Present | Giza, Egypt

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Professor
Cairo University
Mar 1993 — Present | Giza, Egypt

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Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Cairo University Cellular and Molecular Parasitology | Completed: 1991
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine Cairo University, Egypt Applied Parasitology | Jul 2014 — Present
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine Cairo University, Egypt Applied Parasitology | Dec 1984 — Present

Publications (55)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Seasonal dynamics and species-specific immune responses to Prohemistomum vivax encysted metacercariae infections in polycultured Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) and African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus )
Nehal A. Younis, Sohair Y. Saleh, Olfat A. Mahdy, Nourhan S. Elsayed, Eman H. Rashwan, Salma I. Elsamannoudy, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Awad A. Abdelbaky
Journal of Applied Aquaculture | Journal Article
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2026
Systemic infection of Prohemistomum vivax and Cyanodiplostomum encysted metacercariae in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from a heavily polluted drain at Giza, Egypt: morphological, molecular and histopathological study
Alaa Eldin Eissa, Olfat A. Mahdy, Eman M. Abouelhassan, Rabia A. El Zlitne, Abdulsalam Abu Mhara, Asmaa K. Al-Mokaddem, Eman H. Rashwan, Reham H. Ragab, Nehal A. Younis
Parasitology International | Journal Article
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2026
Integrated characterization of monogenean infestation in Tilapia zillii: cox1 barcoding, cytokine transcription, oxidative biomarkers, and histopathological insights
Menna A. El-Geneady, Olfat A. Mahdy, Reem M. Ramadan, Mohamed S. Kamel, Hala Youssef, Mai A. Salem
Aquaculture International | Journal Article
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2026
Hippobosca equina : Influences on oxidative stress and immune‐regulating cytokine responses in horses
Menna A. El‐Geneady, Reem M. Ramadan, Olfat A. Mahdy, Mohamed S. Kamel, Mai A. Salem
Medical and Veterinary Entomology | Journal Article
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2026
Date seed–and licorice–derived nanoemulsions inhibit clinostomid metacercariae recovered from naturally infected Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): First report
Olfat A. Mahdy, Mai A. Salem, Fady Sayed Youssef, Mohamed S. Kamel, Reem M. Ramadan
Veterinary Parasitology | Journal Article
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2026
Concurrent evaluation of oxidative stress biomarkers, cytokine expression, molecular identification, and histopathological findings in sheep naturally infected with Fasciola hepatica
Olfat A. Mahdy, Mai A. Salem, Mohamed S. Kamel, Mohamed A. El-Saied, Asmaa K. Al-Mokaddem, Radwa Ashour, Reem M. Ramadan
Veterinary Parasitology | Journal Article
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2026
Nanoparticles as a Novel Strategy for Controlling Lernaeosis in the Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Edrees et al.
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | Journal Article
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2025
A cross-sectional Analysis and Immunological Study of Parasitic Infections in Solea aegyptiaca and Tilapia zillii from Qarun and Wadi El-Rayan Lakes
Gehad A. Mohdali, Olfat A. Mahdy, Dalia Ashraf Abdel-moneam, Hanan saad khalefa, Mohamed Shaalan, Mohamed S. Marzouk
Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences | Journal Article
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2025
First report of Astragalus polysaccharide nanoemulsion efficacy against Clinostomid metacercariae in Nile Tilapia
Mai A. Salem, Olfat A. Mahdy, Fady Sayed Youssef, Mohamed S. Kamel, Reem M. Ramadan
Veterinary Parasitology | Journal Article
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2025
Ultra-structure, genetic characterization and Immunological approach of fish borne zoonotic trematodes (Family: Heterophyidae) of a redbelly tilapia
Mai A. Salem, Olfat A. Mahdy, Reem M. Ramadan
Research in Veterinary Science | Journal Article
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2024
Immunological and molecular evaluation of zoonotic metacercarial infection in freshwater fish: A cross-sectional analysis
Olfat A. Mahdy, Mai A. Salem, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Iman B. Shaheed, Marwa M. Attia
Research in Veterinary Science | Journal Article
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2024
Across Sectional Analysis Studies on Sea Bream (Rhabdosargus haffara) at Gulf of Suez, Red Sea, Egypt
Hamed et al.
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | Journal Article
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2024
A multidisciplinary study on Clinostomum infections in Nile tilapia: micro-morphology, oxidative stress, immunology, and histopathology
Olfat A. Mahdy, Sahar Z. Abdel-Maogood, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Mai A. Salem
BMC Veterinary Research | Journal Article
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2024
Genetic characterization and pathogenic effects of Hepatozoon canis infection in police dogs in Egypt
Olfat A. Mahdy, Marwa M. Khalifa, Ahmed A. Zaki, Asmaa K. Al-Mokaddem, Marwa M. Attia
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences | Journal Article
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2024
An innovative approach to control fish-borne zoonotic metacercarial infections in aquaculture by utilizing nanoparticles
Olfat A. Mahdy, Mai A. Salem, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Marwa M. Attia
Scientific Reports | Journal Article
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2024
Evaluation of different inflammatory markers during the infection of domestic cats (Felis catus) by Cystoisospora felis (Coccidia: Apicomplexa)
Marwa M. Attia, Sara S. Barsoum, Hanadi B. A. Baghdadi, Olfat A. Mahdy, Sohila M. EL Gameel
BMC Veterinary Research | Journal Article
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2024
Innovative molecular and immunological approaches of heterophyiasis infecting some Egyptian marketed fishes
Olfat A. Mahdy, Reem M. Ramadan, Mai A. Salem
BMC Veterinary Research | Journal Article
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2024
Novel insights into immune stress markers associated with myxosporeans gill infection in Nile tilapia (molecular and immunohistochemical studies)
Reem M. Ramadan, Olfat A. Mahdy, Mohamed A. El-Saied, Faten F. Mohammed, Mai A. Salem
PLOS ONE | Journal Article
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2024
Evaluation of Praziquantel effectiveness in treating Nile tilapia clinostomid infections and its relationships to fish health and water quality
Olfat A. Mahdy, Marwa M. Attia, Iman B Shaheed, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Mamdouh Y. Elgendy, Mai A. Salem
BMC Veterinary Research | Journal Article
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2024
Cross-sectional analysis of Piroplasma species-infecting camel (Camelus dromedaries) in Egypt using a multipronged molecular diagnostic approach
Olfat A. Mahdy, Ahmed M. Nassar, Bassma S. M. Elsawy, Heba F. Alzan, Omnia M. Kandil, Mona S. Mahmoud, Carlos E. Suarez
Frontiers in Veterinary Science | Journal Article
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2023
The phylogenetic position and analysis of Renicola and Apharyngostrigea species isolated from Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Mai A. Salem, Olfat A. Mahdy, Mohamed Shaalan, Reem M. Ramadan
Scientific Reports | Journal Article
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2023
Morphological and molecular characterization of Linguatula serrata and evaluation of the health status of the infested dogs
Marwa M. Attia, Olfat A. Mahdy, Soliman M. Soliman, Salma I. El-Samannoudy, Hasnaa Thabit
Comparative Clinical Pathology | Journal Article
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2023
Molecular Characterization and Immunological Approaches Associated with Yellow Grub Trematode (Clinostomid) Infecting Nile Tilapia
Olfat A. Mahdy, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Mai A. Salem
Aquaculture Research | Journal Article
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2023
Macrogyrodactylus spp. and bacterial co-infection in the farmed African catfish Clarias gariepinus
Olfat A. Mahdy et al.
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | Journal Article
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2022
Assessment of Verbesina alternifolia and Mentha piperita oil extracts on Clinostomum phalacrocoracis metacercariae from Tilapia zillii
Olfat A. Mahdy, Sahar Z. Abdel-Maogood, Hisham A. Abdelrahman, Faten M. Fathy, Mai A. Salem
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences | Journal Article
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2022
First genetic confirmation of Clinostomidae metacercariae infection in Oreochromis niloticus in Egypt.
Mahdy, O.A., M. Abdelsalam, S.Z. Abdel-Maogood, M. Shaalan and M.A. Salem,
Aquacult. Res., | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2022
Fine structure of different stages of camel nasal bot; Cephalopina titillator (Diptera: Oestridae).
Attia, M.M. and O.A. Mahdy,
Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2022
Comparative micro-morphological and phylogenetic analysis between Rhinoestrus purpureus and Rhinoestrus usbekistanicus (Diptera: Oestridae) larvae and its adults
Olfat A. Mahdy, Marwa M. Attia
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science | Journal Article
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2021
Characterization of digenetic trematodes infecting African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) based on integrated morphological, molecular, histopathological, and immunological examination
Marwa M. Attia, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Reda M. S. Korany, Olfat A. Mahdy
Parasitology Research | Journal Article
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2021
Rapid Detection of Equine Piroplasms Using Multiplex PCR and First Genetic Characterization of Theileria haneyi in Egypt
Bassma S. M. Elsawy, Ahmed M. Nassar, Heba F. Alzan, Raksha V. Bhoora, Sezayi Ozubek, Mona S. Mahmoud, Omnia M. Kandil, Olfat A. Mahdy
Pathogens | Journal Article
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2021
Prevalence, genetic, and biochemical evaluation of immune response of police dogs infected with Babesia vogeli.
Zaki, A.A., M.M. Attia, E. Ismael and O.A. Mahdy,
Vet. World, | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2021
Epidemiological study of fish-borne zoonotic trematodes infecting Nile tilapia with first molecular characterization of two heterophyid flukes.
Mahdy, O.A., S.Z. Abdel-Maogood, M. Abdelsalam, M. Shaalan, H.A. Abdelrahman and M.A. Salem,
Aquacult. Res., | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2021
Evaluation of the cell mediated immune responses using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction during the infestation of Rhinoestrus usbekistanicus (Diptera: Oestridae) in equine.
Attia, M.M. and O.A. Mahdy,
Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2021
Comparative morpho-molecular identification of Clinostomum phalacrocoracis and Clinostomum complanatum metacercaria coinfecting Nile tilapia in Egypt.
Salem, M.A., S.Z. Abdel-Maogood, M. Abdelsalam and O.A. Mahdy,
Egypt. J. Aquat. Biol. Fish., | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2021
Cystic echinococcosis: Development of an intermediate host rabbit model for using in vaccination studies
Omnia M. Kandil, K.A. Abdelrahman, M.S. Mahmoud, Olfat A. Mahdy, Emad Beshir Ata, Abeer S. Aloufi, Ebtesam Al-Olayan
Experimental Parasitology | Journal Article
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2020
Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of Toxocara species in dogs, cattle and buffalo in Egypt
O.A. Mahdy, W. M. Mousa, S. Z. Abdel-Maogood, S. M. Nader, S. Abdel-Radi
Helminthologia | Journal Article
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2020
Genetic characterization of hydatid cysts of different intermediate hosts
W. M. Mousa, A. M. Abdel-Wahab, M. El-Gameel Sohila, O. A. Mahdy
Helminthologia | Journal Article
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2020
Morphological characterization and histopathological alterations of homologs Heterophyid metacercarial coinfection in farmed mullets and experimental infected pigeons
Olfat A. Mahdy, Mahmoud A. Mahmoud, Mohamed Abdelsalam
Aquaculture International | Journal Article
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2020
Characterization of immunogenic protein fractions of Sheep Cysticercosis in Cairo, Egypt
O. A. MAHDY, W. M. MOUSA, S. Z. ABDEL-MAOGOOD, S. ABDEL-RADI, M. M. EL-BAHY
Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society | Journal Article
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2018
The prevalence of Gasterophilus intestinalis (Diptera: Oestridae) in donkeys (Equus asinus) in Egypt with special reference to larvicidal effects of neem seed oil extract (Azadirachta indica) on third stage larvae.
Attia, M.M., M.M. Khalifa and O.A. Mahdy,
Open Vet. J., | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2018
Comparative diagnosis utilizing molecular and serological techniques of Theileria equi infection in distinct equine populations in Egypt
Mahdy, Olfat A. b ; Nassar, Ahmed M. b ; Mohamed, Bassma S. a ; Mahmoud, Mona S. a
International Journal of ChemTech Research | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2016
Comparative diagnosis utilizing molecular and serological techniques of Theileria equi infection in distinct equine populations in Egypt International
Mahdy, Olfat A. b ; Nassar, Ahmed M. b ; Mohamed, Bassma S. a ; Mahmoud, Mona S. a
Journal of ChemTech | Review Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2016
Morphological, molecular and pathological appraisal of Callitetrarhynchus gracilis plerocerci (Lacistorhynchidae) infecting Atlantic little tunny (Euthynnusalletteratus) in Southeastern Mediterranean
Mohamed Abdelsalam, Rewaida Abdel-Gaber, Mahmoud A. Mahmoud, Olfat A. Mahdy, Nagwa I.M. Khafaga, Mohamad Warda
Journal of Advanced Research | Journal Article
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2016
Infectious bacterial pathogens, parasites and pathological correlations of sewage pollution as an important threat to farmed fishes in Egypt
Mahmoud A. Mahmoud, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Olfat A. Mahdy, Hala M.F. El Miniawy, Zakia A.M. Ahmed, Ahmed H. Osman, Hussein M.H. Mohamed, A.M. Khattab, M.A. Zaki Ewiss
Environmental Pollution | Journal Article
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2016
In vitro and In vivo Effects of Carica papaya Seed Extract on the Ultrastructure of the Tegument of Prohemistomum vivax (Sonsino, 1892) (Trematoda: Prohemistomatidae)
Taghreed B. Ibrahim, Olfat A. Mahdy
International Journal of Zoological Research | Journal Article
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2016
Monthly variations of Rhinoestrus spp. (Diptera: Oestridae) larvae infesting donkeys in Egypt: Morphological and molecular identification of third stage larvae
Mosaad A. Hilali, Olfat A. Mahdy, Marwa M. Attia
Journal of Advanced Research | Journal Article
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2015
The effect of praziquantel and Carica papaya seeds on Hymenolepis nana infection in mice using scanning electron microscope
Omayma M. Abou Shady, Maha M. A. Basyoni, Olfat A. Mahdy, Nardden Zakka Bocktor
Parasitology Research | Journal Article
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2014
Role of Oligosaccharides as Biological Additives in Cultured Oreochromis niloticus
AMohamed SM
Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development | Journal Article
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2014
Studies on coccidia of Egyptian balady breed chickens
Al-Gawad, Ahmed A. a ; Mahdy, Olfat A. a Send mail to Mahdy O.A. ; El-Massry, Aida A. N. a ; Al-Aziz, Mohamed S. A. b
Life Science Journal | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2012
Elisa assessment in the diagnosis of hepatic coccidiosis in experimentally infected rabbits
Nadia, M.T. Abu-El-Ezz a ; Kadria, N. AbdEl Megeed a ; Mahdy, Olfat A. b ; Hassan, Soad E. a
Global Veterinaria | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2011
Studies on metacercarial infection among Tilapia species in Egypt
Mahdy O.A. ; Shaheed I.B.
Helminthologia | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2001
Back Histopathological study on the effect of Renicola heroni on the kidneys of giant heron Ardea goliath
Mahdy O.A. ; Shaheed I.B.
Helminthologia | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
2001
Prevalence ofToxoplasma gondiiAntibodies in Sera of Turkeys, Chickens, and Ducks from Egypt
A. El-Massry, O. A. Mahdy, A. El-Ghaysh, J. P. Dubey
Journal of Parasitology | Journal Article
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2000
Systemic infection of Prohemistomum vivax and Cyanodiplostomum encysted metacercariae in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from a heavily polluted drain at Giza, Egypt: morphological, molecular and histopathological study
Eissa, Alaa Eldin a ; Mahdy, Olfat A. b ; Abouelhassan, Eman M. c Send mail to Abouelhassan E.M. ; El Zlitne, Rabia A. d ; Mhara, Abdulsalam Abu e ; +4 authors
Parasitology International | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob
A cross-sectional Analysis and Immunological Study of Parasitic Infections in Solea aegyptiaca and Tilapia zillii from Qarun and Wadi El-Rayan Lakes
Egyptian Journal of Veterinary ScienceOpen source preview | Journal Article
Self Olfat Anter Mahdy Ahmed Auob