Authors :
Ozor Josephat Ejike; Amarachi Joy Nwankiti; Kinjir Hauwa; Aminu Musa; Fador Nimfa Geofrey; Orshio Augustina Dooshima; Nwapi Lucy Larrycarr; Idghri Monica Njideka; Jeremiah Pontim Dangnap; Agbo Florence Eleche
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Abstract :
Vegetables serves is a rich source of minerals
and roughages that are essential for maintenance of good
health and prevention of diseases but can as well serve as
a source of parasitic pathogens to man. Intestinal
parasites are known to cause significant morbidity and
mortality worldwide particularly in underdeveloped
countries such as Nigeria. The rate of consumption of raw
and undercooked vegetable which can serve as a means of
transmission of intestinal parasite to people is high
especially in Jos. This study was to determine parasitic
contamination of commonly consumed vegetables sold in
two markets in Jos South LGA. A total of 260 samples of
fresh vegetables; Tomato, Carrot, Lettuce, Cabbage and
Spinach were purchased from vendors and examined for
parasitic contamination using ordinary centrifugation
method. Out of 260 samples examined, 215 (82.69%) were
contaminated with at least one type of parasite.
Strongyloides stercoralis, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba
histolytica, Ascaris lumbricoides, Hookworm, Giardia
lamblia, Taenia species, Enterobius vermicularis, and Mite
accounted for 72.02%, 13.10%, 6.15%, 3.97%, 3.77%,
0.40% and 0.20% respectively in this study. Lettuce,
Spinach, Cabbage, Carrot and Tomatoes accounted for
28.13, 22.18%, 21.15%, 15.61%, and 12.94% respectively
with overall parasitic prevalence of 82.69%.
Strongyloides stercoralis is the most prevalent parasite
seen while Taenia specie, Enterobius vermicularis, and
Mite are the least parasites seen. Lettuce has the highest
contamination rate of 137 (28.13%) followed by Spinach
108 (22.18%) while Tomatoes 63 (12.94%) had the least
contamination. The findings of the study suggest that
there is potential high risk of acquiring parasitic infection
from consumption of raw and undercooked vegetables
sold in Jos South LGA, Plateau State. There should be
proper washing and cooking of these vegetables before
consumption since they can serve as source of
transmission of parasites to man when eaten raw or
undercooked.
Keywords :
Vegetables, Parasites, Ordinary Centrifugation Method, Two Markets, Jos South.
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Vegetables serves is a rich source of minerals
and roughages that are essential for maintenance of good
health and prevention of diseases but can as well serve as
a source of parasitic pathogens to man. Intestinal
parasites are known to cause significant morbidity and
mortality worldwide particularly in underdeveloped
countries such as Nigeria. The rate of consumption of raw
and undercooked vegetable which can serve as a means of
transmission of intestinal parasite to people is high
especially in Jos. This study was to determine parasitic
contamination of commonly consumed vegetables sold in
two markets in Jos South LGA. A total of 260 samples of
fresh vegetables; Tomato, Carrot, Lettuce, Cabbage and
Spinach were purchased from vendors and examined for
parasitic contamination using ordinary centrifugation
method. Out of 260 samples examined, 215 (82.69%) were
contaminated with at least one type of parasite.
Strongyloides stercoralis, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba
histolytica, Ascaris lumbricoides, Hookworm, Giardia
lamblia, Taenia species, Enterobius vermicularis, and Mite
accounted for 72.02%, 13.10%, 6.15%, 3.97%, 3.77%,
0.40% and 0.20% respectively in this study. Lettuce,
Spinach, Cabbage, Carrot and Tomatoes accounted for
28.13, 22.18%, 21.15%, 15.61%, and 12.94% respectively
with overall parasitic prevalence of 82.69%.
Strongyloides stercoralis is the most prevalent parasite
seen while Taenia specie, Enterobius vermicularis, and
Mite are the least parasites seen. Lettuce has the highest
contamination rate of 137 (28.13%) followed by Spinach
108 (22.18%) while Tomatoes 63 (12.94%) had the least
contamination. The findings of the study suggest that
there is potential high risk of acquiring parasitic infection
from consumption of raw and undercooked vegetables
sold in Jos South LGA, Plateau State. There should be
proper washing and cooking of these vegetables before
consumption since they can serve as source of
transmission of parasites to man when eaten raw or
undercooked.
Keywords :
Vegetables, Parasites, Ordinary Centrifugation Method, Two Markets, Jos South.