Estudo da contaminação de cédulas de dinheiro e moedas por parasitos nas cantinas de uma instituição superior

Abstract

Intestinal parasites represent a serious public health problem contributing to social and economic aggravation, especially in developing countries such as Brazil. This study aimed to establish the prevalence of intestinal parasitoses in banknotes and coins in the canteens of Faculdade União de Goyazes in Trindade-GO. The methods of Willis and Hoffman were used to search eggs and cysts of some parasites. Only one of the samples analyzed was positive. Knowing that money is a great source of dissemination of microorganisms, the result found showed that during the collection period there was a large outbreak of H1N1 influenza in the state of Goiás where the population became aware of the hygiene of the hands.