Parasitic contamination of fresh vegetables and fruits sold in open-air markets in peri-urban areas of Jimma City, Oromia, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study.

Parasitic contamination of fresh vegetables and fruits sold in open-air markets in peri-urban areas of Jimma City, Oromia, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study.

<h4>Background</h4>Consuming contaminated raw vegetables and fruits is one of the primary means of parasite transmission to humans. Periodic monitoring of parasitic contamination in these food items is a crucial step in preventing the spread of parasitic disease in the community. This st...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Zeynudin, Teshome Degefa, Tariku Belay, Jiru Batu Mumicha, Abdusemed Husen, Jafer Yasin, Abdulhakim Abamecha, Andreas Wieser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290655

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290655

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