Assessing parasitic infestation of vegetables in selected markets in Metro Manila, Philippines

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease

Volume

2

Issue

1

First Page

51

Last Page

54

Publication Date

2-1-2012

Abstract

Objective: To assess the parasitic infestation of vegetables in selected markets in Metro Manila, Philippines. Methods: A total of 80 vegetables were purchased from public and private markets in Munoz, Quezon City, and Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Vegetables were washed, and the washings were collected and examined for parasitic organisms. Results: In all vegetables examined, 36 of 80 (45.0%) were infested with parasitic organisms. Vegetables obtained from Muntinlupa City showed that 17 of 40 (42.5%) have parasitic infestation as compared with those obtained from Quezon City with 19 of 40 (47.5%). Significant differences on the parasitic organisms existed between the public and private markets and between the two locations (P<0.05). Conclusions: Findings indicate that vegetables can be potential source of parasitic infection. There is a need to be vigilant in ensuring that foodstuffs sold in our market systems are safe and fit for consumption. © 2012 Asian Pacific Tropical Medicine Press.

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Digitial Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/S2222-1808(12)60012-7

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