Magnitude, resistance profiles, and risk factors of intestinal parasites and enteric bacteria among food handlers in West Guji Zone, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite food handlers' crucial role in pathogen transmission, current data on intestinal parasites and antimicrobial susceptibility and resistance patterns of enteric bacteria among food establishment workers in Bule Hora town are notably limited. This knowledge gap hinders effectiveness of public health interventions.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profile of intestinal parasites, enteric bacteria, and associated factors among food handlers in Bule Hora town food and drinking establishments.

Methods

We employed a cross-sectional study design to assess the health status of food handlers. Data were collected utilizing both a semi-structured questionnaire to gather self-reported information and an observatio

SUBMITTER: Asefa L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12948045 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature