Current High Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Contamination in Fresh Vegetables in Northeast Thailand.

ABSTRACT: Although fresh vegetables are a vital source of essential nutrients and dietary fiber, they can pose a significant health risk due to contamination by intestinal parasites (IPs). The consumption of contaminated vegetables can lead to intestinal parasitic infection, which is a major public health issue, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, where sanitation, clean water, and agricultural practices are often inadequate. Northeast Thailand, with its warm, humid climate and predominant agricultural sector, exhibits a high prevalence of IPs in humans. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic contamination in vegetables in Khon Kaen, Thailand, because of its reported high prevalence of IPs. A total of 300 samples, including cilantro, celery, Thai basil, le

SUBMITTER: Poochada W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803660 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature