Koffi Daho Adoubryn

University Alassane Ouattara of Bouaké, BPV 18 Bouaké, Cote D'Ivoire

Publications

• Research Article   
  Contamination of fruits and vegetables sold in Abidjan by human intestinal parasites: Preliminary study
  Author(s): Gonat Serge Pacome Dou*, Akissi Mien Man Agar Kouame, N�??da Angbeletchi David Aka, Guy Landry Adjo, Marietou Tamboura, Olivia Nassoue, Seraphin Kouadio and Koffi Daho Adoubryn
  
  Eating fruit and vegetables is highly recommended for good health. However, they can be a source of transmission of human parasites. The aim of this study was to contribute to our knowledge of the safety of raw fruit and vegetables sold in Abidjan. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2022, in the autonomous district of Abidjan, to search for human intestinal parasites in 5 fruits and vegetables: Lettuce, parsley, green onion, cabbage and tomato. Parasitological research consisted of direct examination of the rinsing water from the samples, combined with stained smears using the modified Zielh-Neelsen technique. The prevalence of parasitic infestation was 39.2%. Lettuce was the most infested vegetable (77.9%), followed by green onion (75.3%). Helminths were the predominant parasites, led by hookworms (76.8%). Protozoa included E. nana and E. coli... View More»
  

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