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. 2015 Mar-Apr;57(2):139–144. doi: 10.1590/S0036-46652015000200007

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)