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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in selected fruits and vegetables sold at selected markets in Jimma Town from April 22 to May 14, 2013.
| Detected parasite | Frequency | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| A. lumbricoides | 24 | 6.7% |
| Cryptosporidium Spp | 46 | 12.8% |
| Cyclospora spp | 18 | 5.0% |
| E. histolytica/dispar | 19 | 5.3% |
| G. lamblia | 27 | 7.5% |
| H. diminuta | 5 | 1.4% |
| H. nana | 30 | 8.3% |
| Strongyloides like parasite | 79 | 21.9% |
| Toxocara Spp | 53 | 14.7% |
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| Total sample (n = 360) | ||
