Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Leafy Vegetables in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa A.I. Al-Megrin
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Leafy Vegetables

scholarly journals Detection of Human Intestinal Parasites in Commonly Consumed Fresh Leafy Vegetables in Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Eman M Hussein ◽  
Nawal M Osman ◽  
Sarah A Al-Harbi ◽  
Ahlam S Al Abbad ◽  
Noof A Alghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Leafy Vegetables

scholarly journals Parasitological analysis of green leaf lettuce cultivated in different production systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 801
Author(s):  
Juliana Santiago Santos ◽  
Cristina Atsumi Kuba ◽  
Francislaine Anelize Garcia Santos ◽  
Aline Da Silveira Batista ◽  
Stênio Clemente Paião Sitolino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Green Leaf ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Cultivation System ◽  
Hydroponic System ◽  
Sanitary Conditions ◽  
Leaf Lettuce

This study analysed parasite contamination in green leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa), grown in different cultivation systems (conventional, organic, and hydroponic), from a family farmer cooperative in the municipality of Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil. Samples were collected at weekly intervals during five months, totalling 180 vegetable samples (60 samples of leaf lettuce from each cultivation system). Lettuce leaves were washed with 0.5% Extran MA 02, and the resulting fluid subjected to sedimentation and centrifugal flotation for recovery of parasite structures. Overall, 71 samples (39.4%) were contaminated with at least one parasite structure, 34 (47.9%) from lettuce grown in the hydroponic system, 20 (28.2%) from the organic system, and 17 (23.9%) from the conventional system. Entamoeba spp. cysts were the most common parasite structures found in the leafy vegetables, with the highest cyst counts found in the hydroponic system (p = 0.003). It is concluded that, regardless of the cultivation system (conventional, organic, or hydroponic), there is a possibility of green leaf lettuce contamination by intestinal parasites. Measures that improve sanitary conditions during production, as well as proper hygiene during the preparation of raw leafy vegetables, may be important to reduce contamination and consequent transmission of parasite diseases from raw leafy vegetable consumption.

Intestinal Parasites in Urban and Rural Communities of Abha, Saudi Arabia

1989 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulkarim A. Al-Madani ◽  
Mohamed S. Omar ◽  
Hassan A. Abu-Zeid ◽  
Salah A. Abdulla
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Intestinal Parasites

scholarly journals Prevalence of intestinal parasites in vegetables sold in major markets in Ibadan city, south-west Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
A Adejumoke ◽  
O Morenikeji
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Plant Tissues ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Samples ◽  
Sedimentation Technique ◽  
South West ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The City

Studies were carried out in Ibadan City, South-West Nigeria between March and June 2011, to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in vegetables sold in various markets within the city. Fifty samples each of 5 different vegetable types, Cabbage (Brassica deracea), Lettuce (Lactus sativa), Carrot (Daucus carota), Cucumber and green leafy vegetables were bought randomly from five different markets and examined for parasites in the laboratory using sedimentation method. Results show that 29(11.6%) out of the 250 vegetable samples examined had intestinal parasites. The prevalence of intestinal parasites in these plant tissues was found to be 22.0% in Cabbage, 14.0% in Carrot, 12.0% in lettuce and 10.0% in Green leafy vegetables. No parasites were detected in the 50 cucumber samples. Intestinal parasites detected included ova of Ascaris lumbricoides (51.7%), Hookworm larvae (27.6%) and larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis (20.7%). This study shows a high prevalence of intestinal parasites on vegetables in Ibadan markets and the need for public enlightenment campaigns on the danger of consuming inadequately washed and raw vegetables.KEYWORDS: Intestinal parasites, vegetable, market, sedimentation technique, South-West Nigeria.

Prevalence of Pathogenic Intestinal Parasites Among Preschool Children in Al-Medina District, Saudi Arabia

1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh R. Al-Ballaa ◽  
Mohammed Al-Sekeit ◽  
Suliman R. Al-Balla ◽  
Rashed S. Al-Rashed ◽  
Mogbil A. Al-Hedaithy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasites
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