The prevalence of intestinal parasites in staff working at the restaurants of Tabriz city

Abstract

Background: The frequency of parasitic is used as an effective health indicator in the community. Identification and diagnosis of these infections can be a step towards increasing community health and reducing the cost of treatment. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in personnel employed at the restaurants of Tabriz city. Methods: This retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on personnel in the restaurants Tabriz city. Suspected specimens were examined by microscopic observations following concentration and staining methods. Results: Out of 87 studied cases a total number of people with parasitic infections were estimated to be 16 (18.4%). The most contamination in the protozoa was related to Endolimax Nana (34.16%) and the Hymenolipis Nana (3.84%) and the Ascaris lumbricoides eggs (3.84%) were detected. The distribution of contaminants in men was significantly higher than women (P <0.05). Conclusion: The results show that despite increasing the level of public health, parasitic infection is still as one of the most important public health problems in the community. Therefore, health education, the use of controlling methods, prevention, treating and following up the contaminated personnel in restaurants, especially parasitic contamination, should be considered important. Keywords: Intestinal Parasites, Restaurant Staff, Parasitology Methods, Tabriz