Parasitic Contamination of Raw Vegetables in Shahroud, Semnan
| Author | Saeid Nazemi | en |
| Author | Mehdi Raei | en |
| Author | Mohammad Amiri | en |
| Author | Reza Chaman | en |
| Issued Date | 2012-10-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background : Given the importance of healthy vegetables, the present study was conducted to determine parasitic infection of vegetable consumed in Shahroud.Materials and Methods : This cross-sectional study has been conducted on 92 samples of various vegetables collected from 16 vegetable growing farms and 1 vegetable process workshop.Results : Sixty two percent of tested vegetables lacked parasites and the highest amount of parasites observed (34.78%) was related to Giardia lamblia. A significant relationship was observed between parasite and having toilets in the farms as well as the extent of farms.Conclusion : safety of fertilizers consumed by farms and healthy fruits can have an effective role in reducing the parasitic infections. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Vegetables | en |
| Keyword | Shahroud | en |
| Keyword | Contamination | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Parasitic Contamination of Raw Vegetables in Shahroud, Semnan | en |
| Type | Brief Report | en |
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