Observation on the prevalence of geohelminth ova in green leaves/vegetables from different markets of Dhaka city

Abstract

A total of 180 samples of 10 types of vegetables were examined to determine the
prevalence of geohelminth ova occurrence. Simple washing method with water was
applied to the vegetables. Three species of geohelminth ova (A. lumbricoides. T
trichuara and hookworms) were found In the collected vegetables. Maximum
infestation were found In Spinach (28.58%) and Cauliflower (20%). Mint (21.43%)
and Letuce (20%) were moderately infected. Ova o f A. lumbricoides showed the
highest (55.55%) prevalence, next the T. trichura (25.92%)