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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in vegetables sold in major markets in ibadan city, south-west nigeria
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This study shows a high prevalence of intestinal parasites on vegetables in Ibadan markets and the need for public enlightenment campaigns on the danger of consuming inadequately washed and raw vegetables.Abstract:
Studies were carried out in Ibadan City, South-West Nigeria between March and June 2011, to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in vegetables sold in various markets within the city Fifty samples each of 5 different vegetable types, Cabbage ( Brassica deracea ), Lettuce ( Lactus sativa ), Carrot ( Daucus carota ), Cucumber and green leafy vegetables were bought randomly from five different markets and examined for parasites in the laboratory using sedimentation method Results show that 29(116%) out of the 250 vegetable samples examined had intestinal parasites The prevalence of intestinal parasites in these plant tissues was found to be 220% in Cabbage, 140% in Carrot, 120% in lettuce and 100% in Green leafy vegetables No parasites were detected in the 50 cucumber samples Intestinal parasites detected included ova of Ascaris lumbricoides (517%), Hookworm larvae (276%) and larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis (207%) This study shows a high prevalence of intestinal parasites on vegetables in Ibadan markets and the need for public enlightenment campaigns on the danger of consuming inadequately washed and raw vegetables KEYWORDS : Intestinal parasites, vegetable, market, sedimentation technique, South-West Nigeriaread more
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