*[1],[2]Makanjuola, O. B., 1Onifade, Y. M., and 1,2Dada-Adegbola, H. O.
1Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
2Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: funmimakanjuola@yahoo.com; +2348034731717; ORCID: 0000-0001-7785-0183
Abstract:
Background: Globally, cases of protozoan and helminths infections in humans have been linked to the consumption of unwashed fresh fruits and this has been prevalent especially in developing countries. The ingestion of parasite-contaminated fruits can lead to intestinal parasitosis that can result in childhood diarrhea, malnutrition and growth retardation. Hence, the aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of parasites contaminating fresh fruits sold in major markets in Ibadan, Nigeria, the sources and factors associated with contamination. Continue reading “Factors associated with parasitic contamination of fresh fruits retailed at major markets in Ibadan, Nigeria: A public health concern”