Taenia spp. are responsible for a substantial health and economic burden in affected
populations. Knowledge of the fate of the eggs of Taenia spp. in the environment and of …

Street food vending is still popular in developing countries despite the giant stride recorded
in the areas of food processing and global food supply in the last century. Its contribution to …

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the intention of lettuce
producers to engage in on-farm food safety (OFFS) practices in Iran. A research-based …

Background Fruits and vegetables, which are consumed raw, act as potential sources for the
spread of various parasitic diseases. The rate of contamination and species of contaminant …

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are responsible for significant burden of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. Consumption of raw vegetables without proper washing is one of …

The serious water scarcity experienced across the globe and the desire for sufficient food
production all year round to combat hunger, poverty and malnutrition necessitate the need …

Fresh vegetables are essential components of a healthy and nutritious diet, but if consumed
raw without proper washing and/or disinfection, can be important agents of transmission of …

Abstract Purpose of Review Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus
granulosus sensu lato and E. multilocularis, respectively, and Taenia solium cysticercosis …

Zoonotic parasitic diseases are increasingly impacting human populations due to the effects
of globalization, urbanization and climate change. Here we review the recent literature on …

This survey was conducted to determine the parasitic contamination in fresh salad
vegetables marketed in Shahrekord, Iran. The samples composed of unwashed and pre …