Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Department of Public Health, Mizan Teppi University, Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Magnitude of Intestinal Parasite Infestation and Associated Factors among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Bonga, Mizan-Aman and Tepi Towns of Southern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Daniel Shiferaw*, Mesfin Geremew, Teshale Worku, Mulugeta Emiru and Ermiyas Ayalew
  
  Introduction: Food-handlers with poor personal hygiene could be potential sources of foodborne infections. This study was conducted to determine level of intestinal parasites infestation and food hygiene practices of food handlers working in catering establishment of Mizan-Aman, Bonga and Tepi towns of south-western Ethiopia from April 1-May 20/2019. Methodology: Institution based cross sectional study was conducted among 241 food handlers. The data was collected through face to face interview using pre tested structured questionnaires. Stool sample was taken from each participant. Results: Intestinal parasites were identified among 40 (16.6%) of food handlers and 6 (2.5%) of them were carriers of Salmonella species. Schistosoma mansoni 10 (4.1%), Trichuria 8 (3.3%) and Ascariss .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.24.15.516

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