Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a class of small peptides that widely exist in nature and
they are an important part of the innate immune system of different organisms. AMPs have a …

Accidental ingestion of infective stages of helminths through consumption of contaminated
vegetables and fruits causes a wide range of food-borne diseases in humans. This …

In this study, the presence of Acanthamoeba spp., Blastocystis sp., Cryptosporidium spp.,
Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia sp., Toxoplasma gondii and …

Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoan with a wide range of hosts and cosmopolitan
distribution. Due to its impact on human and animal health, as well as related economic …

The role of vegetables usually consumed without prior culinary treatment is known to
contribute to the prevalence of foodborne diseases. Cysts and oocysts can contaminate …

Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are etiological agents of enteric diseases
characterized by diarrhea that can progress to chronicity in humans, especially in children …

Seafood covering fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods is broadly recognised for its
nutritional value and popularity, but it can pose some hazards to health to the potential …

Cryptosporidiosis is a significant contributor to global foodborne and waterborne disease
burden. It is a widespread cause of diarrheal diseases that affect humans and animals …

Background. Food‐borne parasites are major sources of human and animal illness, posing
severe health risks in places with contaminated soil, poor water quality, cleanliness, and …

Vegetable and fruit contamination is recognized as a significant parasite transmission route.
This review presents the current state of vegetables ad fruits contamination with food-borne …