Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Among Food Handlers of Sari, Northern Iran

Sharif, Mehdi; Daryani, Ahmad; Kia, Eshrat Beigom; Rezaei, Fateme; Nasiri, Mehrdad; Nasrolahei, Mohtaram

doi:10.1590/s0036-46652015000200007

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“…In this study, the overall prevalence of intestinal parasites among food-handlers was 33% which is in consistence with the study conducted in Wolaita, Ethiopia (33.68%) [27] and comparable with the study done in Arba Minch, Ethiopia (36.0%) [28], Nigeria (38.1%) [29], Khartoum, Sudan (30.5%) [15]. The present prevalence is higher than 20.6%% in Hawassa University, Ethiopia [30], Western Iran (9%) [31], Sari, Northern Iran (15.5%) [32]. It was lower than the prevalence of 58.4% which was from Jimma, Ethiopia [25], 41.1% from Bahirdar Town [23] and 41.1% from Yebu Town, Ethiopia [20].…”

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers at cafeteria of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

Girma¹,

Beyene²,

Mekonnen³

2017

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers at cafeteria of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

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Mekonnen³

2017

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“…The overall prevalence of parasites infection was 14.2% in the current study. In the previous studies conducted on specific community groups in Mazandaran province, the prevalence rates of IPIs were reported to be 15.5%, 26.2%, 33.3%, and 12% in the food handlers, mentally challenged children, school children, and rural inhabitants, respectively [11][12][13][14].…”

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“…The recent effort targeted toward the improvement of sanitation, hygiene, and overall health of people in Mazandaran province has had a positive impact on reducing the burden of intestinal parasites [11][12][13][14]. Based on the findings, it could be concluded that helminthic infections well controlled among people; however, protozoan infections are on rise.…”

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“…Given the diversity of climatic conditions, economic status, local traditions, and social factors in the different regions of Iran, the implementation of epidemiological surveys in various locations can provide a useful basis for planning and controlling the parasitic infections. The previous studies performed in the north of Iran were focused on the prevalence of IPIs in specific community groups, such as school children, food handlers, intellectual disability children, and rural communities [11][12][13].…”

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A cross-sectional analysis of intestinal parasitic infections among the general population in north of Iran

Pagheh

Sharif

Daryani

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J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infection (IPIs) is one of the most important health problems in the developing countries. Study on the prevalence of IPIs in various communities is a prerequisite for the development of appropriate control strategies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasites among the general population in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. Methodology: This study was conducted on 4,788 specimens collected from 17 urban areas (2,515 samples) and 34 rural areas (2,273 samples) within January-December 2016. Fecal specimens were examined by direct wet mounting, formalin-ether concentration, modified ZiehlNeelsen, and trichrome staining methods. Results: The overall infection rate of intestinal parasite was 14.2% (680/ 4,788). Blastocystis hominis and Giardia lamblia were identified as the most frequent parasites. Protozoa, helminths, and polyparasitism (co-infections with two or more parasite species) were observed in 12.3%, 1.03%, and 0.85% of the specimens, respectively. Furthermore, IPIs showed a significant association with household income, place of residence, washing of vegetables, exposure to soil and season (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Based on the findings, parasitic infections are still a major public health concern in the north of Iran that requires special attention. Therefore, the major key to success in the prevention of IPIs is the execution of some interventions, including patient screening and treatment, public education, and improvement of sanitary conditions.

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“…Food handlers are a potential source of infection for many intestinal parasites and other enteropathogenic infections as well [1].…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Food Handlers of Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Khan¹,

Noor-Un-Nisa²,

Khan³

2017

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Intestinal parasitic infection is one of the public health problems in developing countries including Pakistan. Food handlers being major source, therefore effective prevention and control require the identification of local risk factors. Presently occupation based cross sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated risk factors among food handlers of district Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan from January 2011 to December 2013. Study subjects were selected based on random sampling methods. A total of 267 food handlers were enrolled, socio-demographic data and possible factors for the occurrence of intestinal parasitic infection were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Approximately 10 grams of stool specimens were examined using wet mount and formal ether concentration technique. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasite was 83.1% (n=222/267). Multiple infections were identified in 28.4% (n=76/267) individuals. These infections were given in order of their frequency and percentage as: Ascaris lumbricoides 55.8% (n=149/267) Trichuris trichuira 14.9% (n=40/267), Entamoeba histolytica /dispar 14.2% (38/267), Enterobius vermicularis 9.73% (n=26/267), Hymenolepis nana 9.36% (n=25/267), Taenia saginata 8.98% (n=24/267), Hookworm 5.99% (16/267) and Giardia lamblia 5.61% (n=15/267). Hand washing before food handling, preparing food during suffering from infectious diseases and using common knife for cutting the flesh or vegetable were the most significantly associated factors for the occurrence of intestinal parasite infection. The results highlighted that food handlers with different pathogenic organisms may influence consumers to significant health risks. Routine screening and treatment of food handlers is a proper tool in preventing food-borne parasitic diseases.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Among Food Handlers of Sari, Northern Iran

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers at cafeteria of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

Prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers at cafeteria of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

A cross-sectional analysis of intestinal parasitic infections among the general population in north of Iran

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Food Handlers of Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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