Taenia spp. are responsible for a substantial health and economic burden in affected
populations. Knowledge of the fate of the eggs of Taenia spp. in the environment and of …

Environmental contamination of vegetables and fruits with intestinal protozoan trophozoites,
cysts and oocysts is a means of transmitting parasitic agents of public health importance …

Monitoring parasitic contamination in raw vegetables used in salads is an important
measure in controlling the occurrence of gastroenterological diseases, which may be life …

Fresh vegetables are essential components of a healthy and nutritious diet, but if consumed
raw without proper washing and/or disinfection, can be important agents of transmission of …

Present study was conducted among school children to recognize the prevalence of IPIs in
rural communities of district Dir Lower, Pakistan. A sum of 324 samples of stool were …

Stunting is a significant public health problem in low-and middle-income countries. This
study assessed the prevalence of stunting and associated risk factors of stunting among …

Background. The current study was carried out between October 2017 and October 2018 to
explore knowledge, attitudes, practices, and information sources regarding toxoplasmosis …

The consumption of fresh vegetables is related to healthy lifestyle habits present in culinary
preparations in different regions. The presence of pathogenic parasites in these foods can …

Vegetables eating raw are a leading source of transmission of infective forms of pathogenic
internal parasites among human beings. This research was conducted from April to October …

Illnesses caused by human pinworm remains a pediatric health problem in developing
nations including Pakistan. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Enterobius …