Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Dr, Faculty of Health Sciences, Licungo University, Quelimane and Beira, Mozambique

Biography

Dr. Alfredo Célio currently works in the Department of Health Sciences, Licungo University. This university is located in Beira-Quelimane Beira in the country of Mozambique

Publications

• Research Article   
  Parasitological Assessment of Lettuce Quality in the Maxixe City Markets, Mozambique
  Author(s): Alfredo Célio*, Nchowela Guido, Muchanga Izaidino, Nharrave Adérito, Mussa Yazido and Macuácua Jorge
  
  Introduction: The consumption of lettuce provides several benefits, such as high source of dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins. However, despite these benefits, it can be a vehicle for the transmission of parasitic diseases, taking into account that its consumption is done in a raw way. Thus, this study aimed to assess the parasitological quality of lettuce that is sold in the markets of Maxixe city in Inhambane Province, the southern of Mozambique. Materials and Methods: In June and July 2018, 50 samples of lettuce were purchased in three markets from Maxixe city. The samples were placed in plastic bags, correctly identified and transported to the Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitology at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Pedagogical University of Mozambique, where the parasites' eggs and larvae were investigated, usin.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.21.s8.002

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