ENTERIC HELMINTH PARASITES CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES IN SELECTED PUBLIC RESTROOMS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA.
WOGU, M. D. AND OKUBOTIMIBI, F. T.
ABSTRACT
Public restroom surfaces in selected markets, motor parks and students’ hostels in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria were investigated for enteric helminth parasites contamination. Out of the 160 swab samples used, 33(20.6%) were positive. Four types of surfaces: toilet seats, toilet flush handles, restroom floor and door handles in female and male restrooms were assessed. Toilet seats recorded the highest enteric helminth parasites contamination (37.5%) while the restroom floor had the least (10%)…