Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Food Handlers in the Holy City of Makkah During Hajj Season1428 Hegira (2007G)

Wakid, Majed H.; Azhar, Esam I.; Zafar, Tariq

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“…E. histolytica and G. lambila were the predominant protozoan parasites while Hookworm was the commonest helminth parasite. In other studies also E. histolytica and G. lambila were the commonly detected protozoan parasites [2,[10][11][12][13]. With regard to helminth parasites, in contrast to our study A. lumbricoides [9][10][11][12] was the commonest parasite in other studies.…”

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“…With regard to helminth parasites, in contrast to our study A. lumbricoides [9][10][11][12] was the commonest parasite in other studies. In some other studies H. nana [2,14] and T. trichiura [13] were the commonly detected intestinal helminthes. Generally E. histolytica, G. lambila, A. lumbricoides, hookworm infection and T. trichiura are the common intestinal parasites worldwide.…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Feleke¹

2017

J Trop Dis

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Feleke¹

2017

J Trop Dis

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“…This sudden influx of people has contributed to the mushrooming of numerous mega urban slums where the environment is conducive for the transmission of intestinal pathogens [11]. Studies on parasitic infections amongst migrant workers have been conducted worldwide particularly in Asia, for example in Thailand [23,24,25], Taiwan [26,27,28,29], Taipei [30] and in the middle east primarily in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Abha district [31], Riyadh [32], Al-Khobar [33], Makkah [34], Al-Baha [35] and Medina [7]. In Qatar, Abu-Madi et al [4,5,6] have also extensively studied the parasitic infections in migrant workers.…”

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Migrant Workers in Malaysia: Current Implications of Sociodemographic and Environmental Characteristics in the Transmission of Intestinal Parasitic Infections

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A cross-sectional study of intestinal parasitic infections amongst migrant workers in Malaysia was conducted. A total of 388 workers were recruited from five sectors including manufacturing, construction, plantation, domestic and food services. The majority were recruited from Indonesia (n = 167, 43.3%), followed by Nepal (n = 81, 20.9%), Bangladesh (n = 70, 18%), India (n = 47, 12.1%) and Myanmar (n = 23, 5.9.2%). A total of four nematode species (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Enterobius vermicularis and hookworms), one cestode (Hymenolepis nana) and three protozoan species (Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, Giardia sp. and Cryptosporidium spp.) were identified. High prevalence of infections with A. lumbricoides (43.3%) was recorded followed by hookworms (13.1%), E. histolytica/dispar (11.6%), Giardia sp. (10.8%), T. trichura (9.5%), Cryptosporodium spp. (3.1%), H. nana (1.8%) and E. vermicularis (0.5%). Infections were significantly influenced by socio-demographic (nationality), and environmental characteristics (length of working years in the country, employment sector and educational level). Up to 84.0% of migrant workers from Nepal and 83.0% from India were infected with intestinal parasites, with the ascarid nematode A. lumbricoides occurring in 72.8% of the Nepalese and 68.1% of the Indian population. In addition, workers with an employment history of less than a year or newly arrived in Malaysia were most likely to show high levels of infection as prevalence of workers infected with A. lumbricoides was reduced from 58.2% to 35.4% following a year’s residence. These findings suggest that improvement is warranted in public health and should include mandatory medical screening upon entry into the country.

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“…Studies showing lower number of Ascaris lumbricoides among food handlers compared to our study are Prateek et al [3] 2010, Mumbai (5.1%) Anant et al [4] 2011, Solapur (6.5%), Al-Lahham AB et al [23] 1990, Jordan (4.9%) Ayeh et al [21] 2009, Accra Ghana (5%), S. Haj Baswaid et al [28] 2008, Yemen (1.7%) and Majed H. Wakid et al [13] 2009, Makkha (0.8%).…”

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“…[3] Anant Arunrao et al [4] Chitnis et al [5] Gupta & S Kelkar. [6] Malhotra et al [7] Bayeh Abera et al [8] Gashaw Andargie et al [9] M A Babiker et al [10] Daniel Nigusse et al [11] Adnan Al Hindi et al [12] Majed H Wakid et al [13] Yazici et al [14] Sadek et al [15] Teklemariam et al [16] Idowa & Rowland et al [17] Costa et al [18] Simsek et al [19] Esparar et al [20] Ayeh Kumi PF et al [21] ( Studies showing almost similar rate of intestinal parasite infection rate among food handlers compared to present study (15.5%) were V. Mohan et al [22] 2001 (14%) (Amritsar), AlLahham AB et al [23] 1990 (18%) (Irbid, Jordan) and Salem et al [24] 1998 (13.5%) (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). Studies showing lower prevalence of intestinal parasite infection in food handlers than our study; (15.5%) were Khurana et al [25] 2008, (1.3-7%) North India, Saeed and Hamid et al [26] 2010 (6.9%) Omduram, Sudan, Gunduz et al [27] 2008 (8.8%), Manisha, Turkey.…”

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confidence: 99%

Intestinal Parasitic and Bacterial Infection Among Food Handlers in a Metropolitan Tertiary Care Hospital

Mukhopadhyay¹,

Malpekar²,

Shastri³

2016

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Food borne diseases are a global public health burden. Food handlers play a major role in the transmission of foodborne diseases. This study was aimed at investigating the presence of intestinal parasites, S. typhi carrier rate and associated risk factors among food handlers in a metropolitan city. MATERIALS AND METHODSA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 food handlers working in different food service establishments. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data on age, sex, years of service, previous deworming, status of typhoid immunization and hand washing practices. Stool samples were processed for intestinal parasites and S. typhi, as per the standard laboratory methods. RESULTSIn the present study, majority of the food handlers were males 185/200 (92.5%), 90/200 (45%) were aged between 30-50 years, and 72/200 (36%) had less than one year experience. Intestinal parasites were detected in 31/200 (15.5%) and S. typhi in 2 (1%). Of the 31 parasites, 11 (35.5%) were seen by direct saline technique and additional 20 (64.5%) by formol-ether concentration technique. The parasites found in descending order of frequency among the food handlers were: fertilized eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides 8.5% (17/200), cyst of Giardia (3.5%), cyst of Entamoeba histolytica 2% (4/200), eggs of Taenia spp. 1% (2/200) and eggs of Trichuris trichiura 0.5% (1/200). The association of years of work experience was inversely proportional to parasitic infection and directly proportional to history of previous deworming, both of which were statistically significant. CONCLUSIONInexperience and lack of awareness about hygiene in food handlers play a major role in the transmission of food-borne infections. Training on food safety and periodic focused medical check-up can help to control the spread of infection in the community. Laboratory investigation should include formol ether concentration technique to enhance diagnosis.

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Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Food Handlers in the Holy City of Makkah During Hajj Season1428 Hegira (2007G)

Cited by 32 publications

References 8 publications

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Migrant Workers in Malaysia: Current Implications of Sociodemographic and Environmental Characteristics in the Transmission of Intestinal Parasitic Infections

Intestinal Parasitic and Bacterial Infection Among Food Handlers in a Metropolitan Tertiary Care Hospital

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