Table 3. Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections occurrence of enteroparasites in six occupational categories of 1041 food handlers, aged 18-64 years in Sari, Northern Iran, 2011-2012.
Occupation | Total examined n (%) | Positive n (%) |
---|---|---|
Fruits/vegetables sellers | 56 (5.4) | 23 (41.1) |
School cafeterias | 18 (1.8) | 5 (27.8) |
Chicken store workers | 67 (6.4) | 16 (23.9) |
Cooks and kitchen helpers | 59 (5.7) | 13 (22) |
Restaurant workers | 198 (19) | 38 (19.2) |
Fast-food workers | 185 (17.8) | 33 (17.8) |
Confectioners | 36 (3.4) | 3 (8.3) |
Bakers | 112 (10.7) | 9 (8) |
Butchers | 137 (13.2) | 11 (8) |
Supermarket staff | 173 (16.6) | 10 (5.8) |
Total | 1041 (100) | 161 ( 15.5) |