Abstract :
Soil transmitted helminth (STH) is a worm from the nematode class that
requires soil for the development of its infective form. The Soil transmitted
helminth (STH) group species include Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura,
and hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale). Transmission
of worms can occur through soil which often causes contamination of plants or
vegetables. One type of vegetable that is often contaminated by Soil transmitted
helminth (STH) is cabbage. Cabbage that is consumed raw as fresh vegetables can
cause worm infections if the washing process is not carried out optimally. This
study aims to determine the presence or absence of Soil transmitted helmint eggs
on fresh cabbage (Brassica oleracea) in a food stall in the Kartasura area.
This type of research is descriptive with a quota sampling technique of 15
samples. Samples were taken from 15 different food stalls in the Kartasura area.
Examination of the sample was carried out by the 0.2% NaOH deposition method
then deposited then centrifuged and examined miscroscopically, with the data
obtained and analyzed descriptively.
The results obtained were that 100% of Soil Transmitted Helminths eggs
were not found in the 15 samples examined.
The conclusion of this study is the fresh cabbage served at a food stall in
the Kartasura area is not contaminated by Soil Transmitted Helminth eggs with
negative results with the percentage of Soil Transmitted Helminth eggs being
100%.