Prevalence and Pattern of Bacteria and Intestinal Parasites among Food Handlers in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria
Niger. med. j. (Online)
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53(3): 166-171, 2012.
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: biblio-1267603
ABSTRACT
Background:
In developing countries; biological contaminants largely bacteria and other parasites constitute the major causes of food-borne diseases often transmitted through food; water; nails; and fingers contaminated with faeces. Accordingly; food-handlers with poor personal hygiene could be potential sources of infections by these micro-organisms.Objective:
This study was aimed at determining the prevalence and pattern of bacteria and intestinal parasites among food handlers in the Federal Capital Territory. Materials andMethods:
The study was a descriptive one in which a multistage sampling technique was employed to select 168 food handlers of various types. Subjects' stool; urine; and fingernail analyses were carried out and the result scientifically scrutinized.Results:
Fingernail bacteria isolates include E. Coli (1.8); coagulase-negative staphylococcus (17.9); Staphylococcus aureus(7.1); Klebsiella species (2.4); Serratia species (1.2); Serratia species (1.2); Citrobacter species (1.2); and Enterococcus species (1.8). The subjects' stool samples tested positive For A. lumbricoides (14.9); T. trichuria (1.8); S. starcolaris (3.0); E. histolytica (10.7); G. lambilia (1.8); S. mansoni (1.2); and Taenia species (4.8). Furthermore; 42.3 and 15.5 of the stool specimen tested positive for Salmonella and Shigella species; respectively.Conclusion:
Food establishments should screen and treat staff with active illness; and regularly train them on good personal and workplace hygiene practices
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
AIM (Afrique)
Sujet Principal:
Bactéries
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Hygiène
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Manipulation des aliments
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Maladies intestinales
Type d'étude:
Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Niger. med. j. (Online)
Année:
2012
Type:
Article
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