In this present study, 307 food handlers working in catering services in Mekelle University students’ cafeteria were undergone screening program for enteric pathogens. Stool cultures obtained from the participants revealed the prevalence of S. typhi (1%) and intestinal parasites (52.4%). So, we concluded as the high preva- lence of intestinal parasites among food handlers in the present study indicates the poor hygiene practice of the food-handlers working in catering establishments at the study site. Such infec- ted food handlers can contaminate food items and drinks that serve in the Submission declaration
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