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Parasitological analysis of vegetables sold in supermarkets and free markets in the city of Taguatinga, Federal District, Brazil
Araújo, Renato Kennedy Souza; Silva, Adriano Rios da; Souza, Nara Rúbia; Melo, Krain Santos de.
  • Araújo, Renato Kennedy Souza; University Center Uni LS. Department of Microbiology. Brasília. BR
  • Silva, Adriano Rios da; University Center Uni LS. Department of Microbiology. Brasília. BR
  • Souza, Nara Rúbia; University Center Uni LS. Department of Microbiology. Brasília. BR
  • Melo, Krain Santos de; University Center Uni LS. Department of Microbiology. Bras[ília. BR
Rev. patol. trop ; 51(3): 1-10, 2022. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1418011
ABSTRACT
Parasitosis are the most common diseases in the world, they are responsible for relevant negative consequences in the individuals´ health. The consumption of vegetables in Brazil and in the world is common due to their high nutritional value and they are recommended to be included in the population´s diet. Contaminations in vegetables are most often caused by irrigation water which is contaminated by feces, other forms of contamination are through organic manure containing fecal waste and the contact of vegetables with animals where they are grown. This research evaluated the contamination in vegetables with the purpose of warning the community about hygiene and the correct approach of food handling in order to prevent parasitic infections, contributing to people´s health. Samples were collected from supermarkets and farmers´ markets, where we obtained a total of 30 samples that were analyzed using Hoffman, centrifugation and slide reading´s techniques. In all samples, parasites were found. In six samples non-pathogenic amoebas were found, however this finding means that there was contamination from human or animal feces. And, in the other 24 samples, parasitic structures that cause damage to health were found. This work showed a high level of contamination of the vegetables that are consumed daily by the population and the diseases caused by food which are a concern for the public health. Contaminated vegetables are dangerous considering the transport of parasites that may generate human infections, therefore the importance to create public policies in order to avoid parasitic infections.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Parasitic Diseases / Parasitology / Vegetables / Food Contamination / Neglected Diseases / Food / Food Handling / Supermarkets Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. patol. trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine / Pathology Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University Center Uni LS/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Parasitic Diseases / Parasitology / Vegetables / Food Contamination / Neglected Diseases / Food / Food Handling / Supermarkets Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. patol. trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine / Pathology Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University Center Uni LS/BR