Prevalence of &lt;i&gt;Salmonella typhi&lt;/i&gt; and intestinal parasites among food handlers in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia.

Abera, Bayeh; Biadegelgen, Fantahun; Bezabih, Belaye

doi:10.4314/ejhd.v24i1.62944

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“…However, it is lower than findings reported in other part of Ethiopia. For instance, prevalences of intestinal parasites were reported to be 49.4% from Mekelle [9], 41.1% from Bahir Dar [4], and 44.1% from southwest Ethiopia [8]. However, the prevalence of helminths in the present study (9.5%) was higher than the 3.0% prevalence reported from Mekelle, Ethiopia [9].…”

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“…In developing countries, 70% of cases of diarrhea are associated with the consumption of contaminated food [3]. Food handlers with poor personalhygiene working in food-serving establishments could be potential sources of foodborne infections [2,4].…”

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“…Studies in different parts of Ethiopia reported that 29%-49.4% of food handlers working in various food establishments had intestinal parasites [4,[7][8][9]. Therefore, food handlers can transmit intestinal parasites that do not require environmental maturation [10].…”

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Salmonella serotypeTyphi, Shigella, and intestinal parasites among food handlers at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Abera

Yitayew²,

Amare³

2016

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction:Food handlers play a major role in the transmission of Salmonella serotype Typhi (S. Typhi), Shigella, and intestinal parasites. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of S. Typhi, Shigella, and intestinal parasites among food handlers at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2014. Stool samples from 410 food handlers were examined for bacterial pathogens and parasites. Pearson's Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used where appropriate. Results: The prevalence of S. Typhi, Shigella, and intestinal parasites among food handlers was 11 (2.7%), 5 (1.2%), and 53 (12.9%), respectively. Among eight intestinal parasites identified, the two most prevalent intestinal parasites were hookworm 26 (6.3%) and G. lamblia 13 (3.1%). Male food handlers were more likely to be positive than were female food handlers for S. Typhi and intestinal parasites. Furthermore, food handlers who had a history of regular medical checkups were less infected with intestinal parasites. Being male (AOR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.2, 4.4) and not attending medical checkups (AOR: 2.9, 95% CI: 1.4, 6.1) were independent predictors of intestinal parasitic infection in food handlers. Male food handlers were reluctant to have regular parasitological examinations. Conclusions: There was a high proportion of food handlers with S. Typhi, Shigella, and intestinal parasites in their faces. Special emphasis should be placed on S. Typhicarriers and male food handlers. Education and periodical medical checkups for intestinal parasites and S. Typhi should be considered as intervention measures.

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Salmonella serotypeTyphi, Shigella, and intestinal parasites among food handlers at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Abera

Yitayew²,

Amare³

2016

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“…Examination results of Salmonella spp in faecal culture were also reported negative in study conducted in one of Ethiopian cities with a total of 127 faecal examination samples and in Fayoum University with 158 faecal culture from healthy food handlers. 17,18 However, study by Abera, 15 showed a little bit different result that Note: *significant 6 of 158 food handlers (1.6%) were identified as Salmonella carrier. The negative result of Shigella spp isolation was also found in study conducted at cafetaria of Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia with 172 samples.…”

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“…Likewise, the results of study conducted among employees in 10 restaurants at university located in Taipei, Taiwan showed that 78.2% workers had not yet got training. 14 Study conducted by Abera, et al, 15 on 384 food handlers that no one ever took medical checkup.…”

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Food Hygiene and Sanitation in Six Food Providers at University X, South Sumatra

Isnadi

Malaka²,

Dahlan³

et al. 2018

Kesmas: National Public Health Journal

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Food provider at university is one of places that needs to implement standards of food hygiene and sanitation (FHS). This study aimed to evaluate and analyze practices of food hygiene and sanitation based on Decree of Health Minister No. 1098 of 2003 and best practices in six food providers at University X. This study used mixed method evaluation with sequential explanatory design through two stages. Stage I was in the forms of assessment on six food providers, food handlers and laboratory examination on food and beverage samples as well as on eating utensils. Stage II was in the form of focus group discussion (FGD) to deepen findings at stage I. The results of this study showed that 100% of food providers had not yet met the government's regulation. As much as 67% of eating utensils and 83% of food were contaminated with bacteria. Based on food handler examination results, 100% of food handlers were not yet to get medical checkups and training. FGD results indicated that findings at stage I were associated with a lack of knowledge among food handlers and the absence of special unit to oversee food hygiene and sanitation at campus. In conclusion, six food providers in the study area have not met the regulation. Keywords: Evaluation, food, food provider, hygiene, sanitation Abstrak Penyedia makanan di universitas merupakan salah satu tempat yang perlu menerapkan standar higiene dan sanitasi makanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi dan menganalisis praktik higiene dan sanitasi makanan berdasarkan Keputusan Menteri Kesehatan No. 1098 Tahun 2003 dan praktik terbaik pada enam penyedia makanan di Universitas X. Penelitian ini menggunakan mixed method evaluation dengan desain sequential explanatory melalui dua tahap. Tahap I berupa penilaian pada enam penyedia makanan, penilaian penjamah makanan, dan pemeriksaan laboratorium sampel makanan dan minuman serta alat makan. Tahap II berupa kegiatan focus group discussion (FGD) untuk mendalami temuan pada tahap I. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 100% penyedia makanan di Universitas X belum memenuhi ketentuan pemerintah. Sebanyak 67% alat makan dan 83% makanan terkontaminasi oleh bakteri. Berdasarkan hasil pemeriksaan penjamah makanan, 100% penjamah makanan belum pernah mendapatkan pemeriksaan kesehatan dan pelatihan. Hasil FGD menunjukkan bahwa temuan-temuan tahap I ada hubungannya dengan kurangnya pengetahuan pada para penjamah makanan dan belum adanya unit khusus yang mengawasi higiene dan sanitasi makanan di kampus. Disimpulkan bahwa enam penyedia makanan di tempat penelitian semuanya belum memenuhi peraturan.

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Intestinal parasitic infections among patients referred to hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, southern Iran: a retrospective study in pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic

Teimouri

Alimi

Farsi

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are still a serious public health problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s lifestyles and quality of life. Besides, the prevalence of IPIs is directly associated with environmental sanitation, overcrowding, and personal hygiene. Therefore, the current study aimed to determine the prevalence of IPIs among patients referred to hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences by reviewing the available data of hospital information system database in the pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic. The total data of 13,686 patients referred to hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, southern Iran were collected from March 2019 to March 2021. The overall prevalence of IPIs was found to be 4.4%, and Blastocystis spp. was the most common parasite. The prevalence of protozoan parasites (4.4%) was significantly higher than helminthic parasites (0.04%, P < 0.001). A significant association was observed between IPIs with age, gender, and year ( P < 0.05). The prevalence of IPIs among those referred to hospitals before the COVID-19 pandemic was higher than those referred to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic (5.8% vs 2.8%), and the differences were statistically significant ( P < 0.001). The odds of infection among people investigated during the COVID-19 pandemic was about 40% lower than those investigated before the COVID-19 pandemic (AOR: 0.60, 95% CI: 0.49–0.73, P < 0.001). Our results showed that the prevalence of IPIs has decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Improved sanitation, personal hygiene, and health education can be effective in reducing parasitic infections in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Prevalence of <i>Salmonella typhi</i> and intestinal parasites among food handlers in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia.

Cited by 115 publications

References 12 publications

Salmonella serotypeTyphi, Shigella, and intestinal parasites among food handlers at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Salmonella serotypeTyphi, Shigella, and intestinal parasites among food handlers at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Food Hygiene and Sanitation in Six Food Providers at University X, South Sumatra

Intestinal parasitic infections among patients referred to hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, southern Iran: a retrospective study in pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic

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