Department of Medical Laboratory, Debre Tabor University, Debra Tabor, Ethiopia
Research Article
Magnitude of Intestinal Parasites among Food Handlers Working in Food Service Establishments in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Hailegebriel Wondimu*, Mestawut Mihret, Zelalem Addis and Feleke Moges
Background: As in most of African countries, intestinal parasites have been widely distributed in Ethiopia and are among the ten top causes of morbidity and mortality nationwide. Statistics for food borne illness in various industrialized countries show that up to 60% of cases may be caused by poor food handling techniques and by contaminated food served in food service establishments. Epidemiological information on the prevalence of various intestinal parasitic infections in different regions/localities is a prerequisite to develop appropriate strategies.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers working in different food service establishments in Gondar town.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on food handlers working in different food.. View More»