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Assessment of Intestinal Parasites, Enteric Bacterial Infections, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility among Street Food Handlers in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia.

Tibeso GemechuTeferi EshetuTesfaye KassaHabtamu Jarso Hebo
Published in: Journal of tropical medicine (2022)
The infection with intestinal parasites and enteric bacterial pathogens detected in this study indicated that street food handlers may serve as sources of pathogens/parasites for transmission and experience morbidities due to the infections. Therefore, periodic medical checkups and creating awareness of personal hygiene are mandatory to reduce the risk of infections.
Keyphrases
  • plasmodium falciparum
  • gram negative
  • south africa
  • human health
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • risk assessment
  • oral health