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    Parasitological contamination of vegetables from gardens in Jimeta, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
    (Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2014-04-14) Kwalagbe, B.T,; Chessed, G.; Furo, N.A,; Shadrach, A.P,; Andrew, Yako B.; Idris, M.A,; Shitta, K.B,
    A total of 81 samples each of AmarantussppandLactuca sativa were randomly' collected from vegetable gardens in Jimeta metropolis, Adamawa, Nigeria, to determine.the level, of parasitological contamination. Vegetable, were washed and concentration of the parasites was done by centrifugal floatation technique. Thirty three (40.7%) of Amarantus spp. and fifty two (64.2%) of Lactuca sativa were-positive with one or more intestinal parasite. Parasites detected were: Schistosomamansoni(A7/\%), Ascarislumbricoides('30.Q%), Strongyloidessiercpralis(§.Q), Hookworm (7.7%), Schistosomahaematobium(\.9%),Diphylobotriumlatum(0.9) and Entamoeba coli (0.9).Prevelance of parasite varied significantly with vegetable type (P<0.05).The role of fresh vegetables in the transmission of intestinal parasites has been emphasized by this study. The need to treat municipal wastewater before it can be used for irrigation is paramount.
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    PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITES AMONG DRY SEASON VEGETABLE FARMERS IN JIMETA METROPOLIS, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2015-04-15) Kwalagbe, B.T,; Chessed, G.; Alo, E.B.; Andrew, Yako B.
    Two hundred farmers who use wastewater for dry season vegetable production were studied for the prevalence of intestinal parasites in Jimeta, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Stool samples collected from study subjects were subjected to formal-ether concentration method for parasite detection.. Overall, 71(35,5%) of participants were posit i vefor the following intestinal parasites: A. lumhricoides (15.49%), E. coli (19.72%), ‘ E. histolytica (7.04%), H. di/ninuta (7.04%). Hookworms (36.6%) and S. stercoralis (14.08%). The highest prevalence 51 (71.8%) of infection was among the 11 -16 years age group while the least 1 (1.4%) was among the 17-22 years age group (Table I) (P<(). 05). Only nudes were involved in gardening owing to the cultural and religi < nts vetting of the settlement in which the study was carried out. Untreated wastewater is a source of infection with pathogens, it is therefore necessary to treat sewage before being discharged. Providing an . efficient sun i fair system is also important. There is need for public enlightenment campaign on good hvgiene practices.