Prevalence of intestinal parasites on fruits at Talata Mafara - a case study of Talata Mafara market Department: Science Technology By: Ennyshola Project ID: 2695 Rating: (3.2) votes: 11Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractSome locally available fruits (garden egg, orange, Watermelon Mango).sold in Talata Mafara Township, Zamfara state was examined for intestinal parasite contamination. A total of 20 samples were examined using sedimentation methods. 11(12.6%) of the 20 fruits were positive for intestinal parasites microscopically. Among these fruits, mango had the highest number of intestinal parasites which was 6 (35.3% positive and the lowest was Watermelon 2(8%). Parasite implicated were ova of Ascaris lumbricoides 8(9.2%), cysts of Amoeba 3(10%), yeast cells were seen on orange and garden egg. Study shows a significant level of fruit contamination with pathogenic parasites from different places in Talata Mafara township Zamfara State suggesting the existence of great risk of acquiring intestinal parasites by eating improperly washed fruits. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Science Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Bacteriological qualities of food thickener deuterium microcarpum (ofor) and brachystegia eurcycoma (achi) sold in Owerri main market»Obstacle detection robot with ultrasonic sensor»Design and construction of cell phone charger»Physiochemical assessment of soil samples from Nwambe Reserve Forest, Ndubia Igagu Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State.»Antitrypanosomal activity of ethanol extract of Tridax Procumbent leaf and whole flower on T. Brucei infected rats (Invitro and Invivo)»Pharmacological activities of plant secondary metabolites»A study on the effects of beer on the efficacy of antimalarial drug administered 1hour before beer consumption in albino rats»Qualitative production of biodiesel using neem seed oil»Physico-chemical assessment of soil sample from Igbagu reserve forest in Ebonyi State»Fungi associated with the deterioration of in-can and painted walls of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana»Theory and application of direct hydrocarbon indicators»Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms»The assessment of surface water quality in Otamiri river in Nekede, Owerri west, Imo state»Antimicrobial properties of edible mushroom»Production of potassium salt K2So4 from agricultural waste unripe plantain peels