Abstract :
Soil Transmitted Helminths are a group of parasitic worms (Nematode
class) that can cause infection in humans through contact with eggs or larvae of the
parasite itself that develop in moist soils found in tropical and subtropical countries.
Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) infection is still a problem in many areas of the
world, especially in developing areas with very poor environmental sanitation and
personal hygiene. The purpose of this study is to find out whether or not soil
transmitted helminth egg contamination in broccoli vegetables and identify
Helminth Soil Transmitted eggs in broccoli vegetables.
This study used precipitation technique by soaking vegetables using NaOH
solution 0.2%. The first step is to prepare the sample by cutting the sample to be
soaked with a 0.2% NaOH solution for 1 hour. Next defecate the top and leave
10ml. It is then checked and analyzed under a microscope. The data obtained is
analyzed in cross sectional analytics.
The results showed that 6 samples of broccoli from Eromoko Traditional
Market, 6 samples of broccoli from Wonogiri Traditional Market, 6 samples of
broccoli from Krisak Traditional Market, 6 samples of broccoli from Ngadirojo
Traditional Market, 6 samples of broccoli from Sidoharjo Traditional Market there
was no contamination of Soil Transmitted Helminths eggs.
The conclusion of this study shows that broccoli samples sold in the
traditional market of Wonogiri Regency obtained 100% no eggs Soil Transmitted
Helminths.