Detection of intestinal parasites on field-grown strawberries in the Federal District of Brazil

AUTOR(ES)

Silva, Sandra Regina Morais da, Maldonade, Iriani Rodrigues, Ginani, Verônica Cortez, Lima, Sônia Alves, Mendes, Vinícios Silveira, Azevedo, Maria Lidiane Ximendes, Gurgel-Gonçalves, Rodrigo, Machado, Eleuza Rodrigues

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2014-12

RESUMO

Introduction This study evaluated the presence of pathogenic human parasites on field-grown strawberries in the Federal District of Brazil. Methods A total of 48 samples of strawberries and 48 soil samples from 16 properties were analyzed. Results Contaminated strawberries were detected in 56% of the properties. Schistosoma mansoni, Ascaris lumbricoides or Ascaris suum, Balantidium coli, Endolimax nana, and Entamoeba spp. were detected. Soil was contaminated with Entamoeba spp., Entamoeba coli, Strongyloides spp., Ancylostomatidae, and Hymenolepis nana. Conclusions Producers should be instructed on the safe handling of strawberries in order to reduce the incidence of strawberries that are contaminated with enteroparasites.

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