Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers of food and drinking establishments in Aksum Town, Northern Ethiopia

Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers of food and drinking establishments in Aksum Town, Northern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Various epidemiological studies indicate that the prevalence of intestinal parasites is high in developing countries and those parasites are major public health importance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Their distribution is mainly associated with poor personal hygiene, environmental san...

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Main Authors: Dejen Gezehegn, Mebrahtu Abay, Desalegn Tetemke, Hiwet Zelalem, Hafte Teklay, Zeray Baraki, Girmay Medhin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Intestinal parasites
Prevalence
Food handlers
Food and drinking establishments
Aksum
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4831-5

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