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Occurrence of intestinal parasites of public health significance in fresh horticultural products sold in maputo markets and supermarkets, Mozambique

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dc.contributor.authorSalamandane, Cátia
dc.contributor.authorLobo, Maria Luísa
dc.contributor.authorAfonso, Sónia
dc.contributor.authorMiambo, Regina D.
dc.contributor.authorMatos, Olga
dc.contributor.institutionInstituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT)
dc.contributor.institutionNOVA School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE)
dc.contributor.pblMDPI AG
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-22T02:13:26Z
dc.date.available2021-09-22T02:13:26Z
dc.date.issued2021-09
dc.descriptionPublisher Copyright: © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
dc.description.abstract(1) Background: Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are important neglected parasites associated with diarrhea, such as the emerging Enterocytozoon bieneusi. All three are foodborne parasites raising concerns in public health. This study intended to understand the intestinal parasite occurrence with emphasis on G. duodenalis, Cryptosporidium, and E. bieneusi in fresh fruits/vegetables sold in the main municipal markets of Maputo city, Mozambique. (2) Methods: A total of 321 fresh horticultural products were purchased in the rainy and dry seasons (five markets/two supermarkets/one agricultural zone). Light microscopy (LM) and PCR analysis were performed. (3) Results: By LM and/or PCR, 29.3% of the samples presented at least one parasite (rainy season: 22.9%; dry season: 35.1%). The most contaminated horticultural products: collected in dry season, from Zimpeto and Fajardo markets, lettuce and pointed white cabbage. Overall, 3.7% of G. duodenalis, 1.3% of E. bieneusi, and other intestinal parasites (pathogenic and non-pathogenic) were identified. (4) Conclusions: Important pathogenic intestinal parasites were identified in fruits/vegetables com-mercially purchased in Maputo City. This fact must be taken into consideration when planning the management of these horticultural markets, in order to reduce the risk of contamination of fresh produce by intestinal parasites, and to prevent foodborne diseases.en
dc.description.versionpublishersversion
dc.description.versionpublished
dc.format.extent1125982
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/microorganisms9091806
dc.identifier.issn2076-2607
dc.identifier.otherPURE: 33590110
dc.identifier.otherPURE UUID: 58f1c928-7e63-43c5-8b91-53c047ec7d1a
dc.identifier.otherScopus: 85113362231
dc.identifier.otherORCID: /0000-0001-5793-7716/work/99660477
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10362/124953
dc.identifier.urlhttps://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85113362231
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.relationFunding Information
dc.relationFCT-Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia
dc.relationscholarship reference SFRH/BD/135355/2017
dc.subjectCryptosporidium spp
dc.subjectEnterocytozoon bieneusi
dc.subjectFoodborne diseases
dc.subjectFresh horticultural products
dc.subjectGiardia duodenalis
dc.subjectIntestinal parasites
dc.subjectMaputo markets
dc.subjectPublic health
dc.subjectMicrobiology
dc.subjectMicrobiology (medical)
dc.subjectVirology
dc.subjectSDG 1 - No Poverty
dc.subjectSDG 2 - Zero Hunger
dc.subjectSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
dc.subjectSDG 4 - Quality Education
dc.subjectSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subjectSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dc.subjectSDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
dc.subjectSDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
dc.subjectSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.titleOccurrence of intestinal parasites of public health significance in fresh horticultural products sold in maputo markets and supermarkets, Mozambiqueen
dc.typejournal article
degois.publication.issue9
degois.publication.titleMicroorganisms
degois.publication.volume9
dspace.entity.typePublication
rcaap.rightsopenAccess

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