Assessment of parasitic contamination of raw vegetables in Mannuthy, Kerala state, India

被引：11
作者：
Sunil, B. [1 ]
Thomas, Divya Rani [1 ]
Latha, C. [1 ]
Shameem, H. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Kerala Vet & Anim Sci Univ, Coll Vet & Anim Sci, Dept Vet Publ Hlth, Trichur 680651, Kerala, India
来源：
VETERINARY WORLD | 2014年 / 7卷 / 04期
关键词：
helminthic eggs; parasitic contamination; public health; raw vegetables;
D O I：
10.14202/vetworld.2014.253-256
中图分类号：
S8 [畜牧、 动物医学、狩猎、蚕、蜂];
学科分类号：
0905 ;
摘要：
Aim: To assess the parasitic contamination of raw vegetables retailed at Mannuthy in Thrissur district of Kerala state, India. Materials and Methods: A total of 112 samples, viz. cabbage (17), mint (11), coriander leaves (11), spinach (15), onion (10), carrot (10), potato (10), ginger (15), beet root ( 7) and tomato (6) were collected from retail market at Mannuthy, Kerala. Collected samples were washed with physiological saline solution. The washings were collected and examined under light microscopy. Results: Helminthic eggs were detected in three (2.7%) of 112 samples. Two samples of cabbage (1.8%) and one sample of onion (0.9%) was positive for ova of Ascaris spp. Conclusion: Vegetables can act as potential source of gastrointestinal parasitic infections. The study emphasizes the need for proper washing of vegetables before they are consumed or cooked.
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