Prevalence of Salmonella, Shigella, and parasites in food handlers at Bahir Dar university, Ethiopia

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Authors

Tarik Yenew Tessema · Bahir Dar University

Tewachew Awoke

Zewdu Bishaw Aynalem · Injibara University

Bazezew Asfaw Guadie · Jigjiga University

Biruk Legese · Debre Tabor University

Rima Shrestha · Illinois College

Daniel Abebe Mekonnen · Bahir Dar University

Abstract

Regular screening, along with strict adherence to hygiene practices such as proper hand washing and trimmed fingernails, is essential to reduce the risk of contamination and prevent the transmission of Salmonella, Shigella, and intestinal parasites.

Topics & Keywords

Zoonotic diseases and public health Food Safety and Hygiene Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases

Volume 25, Issue 1, pp. 857-857

DOI: 10.1186/s12879-025-11237-2

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