fa آلودگی به انگل‌های روده‌ای در عرضه کنندگان مواد غذایی در شهر گرگان تحقيقي Original Paper Abstract Background and objectives: Food handlers could be the main sources of intestinal parasite transmission in case of not observing the hygienic rules. Contamination can be decreased by screening food handlers through physical exam and laboratory tests. The aim of this study was determining the prevalence of intestinal parasites in 2010. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional research was carried out on 500 randomly selected individuals engaged in different food related careers. After filling out the questionnaire sheets, two specimens of feces were collected from each person and tested by brine 30% (floatation) and direct methods. Result: The results show that the prevalence of intestinal parasites is 6%. The highest prevalence is relateted to Giardia lamblia ( 17 4.3%) and the lowest to Hymenolepis nana ( 3 0.6%). in the age group of 60-51 years (11.8%) and individuals who just able to read and write (7.4%) The highest percentage is observed. The Most contamination is reported in butchery staff (25%) and the lowest in people worked in butler's pantry, without parasitic infections. Conclusion: The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections are high relatively, especially pathogenic protozoan therefore, it is important be careful about health status of these individuals and their role in the spread of pollution. Key words: Intestinal Parasites, Food Handlers, Prevalence, Gorgan Intestinal Parasites, Food Handlers, Prevalence, Gorgan 0 0 http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-113&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Koohsar F فرامرز کوهسار kuhsar@goums.ac.ir 100319475328460013455 100319475328460013455 Yes Laboratory Sciences Research Center, Laboratory Sciences Department مرکز تحقیقات علوم آزمایشگاهی، گروه علوم آزمایشگاهی Amini A ابوالفضل امینی 100319475328460013456 100319475328460013456 No Young Researchers Club دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، واحد گرگان Ayatollahi A A علی اصغر آیت اللهی 100319475328460013457 100319475328460013457 No Laboratory Science Research Center, Laboratory Sciences Department مرکز تحقیقات علوم آزمایشگاهی، گروه علوم آزمایشگاهی، دانشکده پیراپزشکی Noshak GH قاسم نوشک 100319475328460013458 100319475328460013458 No Laboratory of Health Center of Gorgan HedayatMofidi H S هاله السادات هدایت مفیدی 100319475328460013459 100319475328460013459 No Medical Student, دانشکده پزشکی Namjoo M محدثه نامجو 100319475328460013460 100319475328460013460 No Master of Biochemistry, Laboratory Sciences Department گروه علوم آزمایشگاهی