Identification of Parasitic Protozoan and Helminth Egg in Flies on Traditional Cake in Palangka Raya
Keywords:
Identification; Parasitic protozoa; Helminth eggs; Flies; Traditional cakeAbstract
Instestinal parasites caused food contamination. Flies are known to act as mechanical vectors that can transfer protozoan parasites and helminth eggs from contaminated sources to exposed food. This study aimed to identify intestinal protozoa and helminth eggs carried by flies collected from traditional cake vending sites in Palangka Raya City, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. This study employs an observational research design, focusing on descriptive analysis. A sampling of flies was collected at nine locations. The flies that were successfully collected, were identified morphologically and examined microscopically to detect the presence of protozoan parasites and worm eggs attached to the surface of the flies' bodies. The results showed that Musca sp. and Chrysomya sp. were the fly species collected during the study. There are two protozoan parasites found in two locations, Blastocystis sp. and Endolimax sp. Musca sp. was the dominant fly species (78 specimens), while Chrysomya sp. was less frequently encountered (11 specimens). In addition, helminth eggs including Ascaris sp., were identified conducted on the external morphology of flies, indicating fecal contamination in the study environment. In conclusion, flies collected from traditional cake vending sites in Palangka Raya City were found to carry intestinal protozoa and helminth eggs, highlighting their role as mechanical vectors of parasitic contamination. These findings emphasize highlighting the critical role of enhancing environmental sanitation and food hygiene in mitigating the risk of parasite transmission through food.
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