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ArticleJournal of parasitology research2025

Etiologic Assessment of Parasitic Contaminants on Raw Vegetables Sold in Accra, Ghana.

Reuben Essel Arhin, Henry Kwadwo Hackman, Charity Ahiabor, Henry Selasi Datsomor, Nana Kwame Ohene-Bekoe Junior, Rejoice Kafui Adjei, Siaw Teye Okpenor, Fauzia Awudu, Joellina Anang

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Reuben Essel ArhinDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5726-4694
Henry Kwadwo HackmanDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1330-1622
Charity AhiaborDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6600-7200
Henry Selasi DatsomorDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.
Nana Kwame Ohene-Bekoe JuniorDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6092-7338
Rejoice Kafui AdjeiDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0442-7780
Siaw Teye OkpenorDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3165-6381
Fauzia AwuduDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.
Joellina AnangDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9333-1972

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Abstract

Parasitic infections can occur by eating contaminated vegetables. This study was aimed at assessing the risk of transmission of intestinal parasitic contaminants from raw vegetables sold in Accra. Three hundred (300) vegetables (cabbage, carrots, green pepper, tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumbers) were sampled from Accra markets, and survey data on potential risk factors were collected from vendors using a semistructured questionnaire. Sediments prepared from washings of the vegetables were used for wet mounts, and the parasites were identified using a microscope. The parasitic contamination rate was 55.0%. Hookworms (16.2%) and

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etiologic assessmentfoodborne diseasesGhanaparasitic contaminantsraw vegetablestransmission

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