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IDENTIFIKASI TELUR SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTHS (STH) PADA SAYUR SELADA HIDROPONIK DI KOTA PALEMBANG
Soil-Transmitted Helminth (STH) infections remain a public health problem in Indonesia, with a prevalence of 28.12%. STH infections can lead to growth retardation in children and decreased work productivity in adults. Transmission occurs through the fecal–oral route, and consumption of contaminated vegetables can serve as a medium for infection. The development of hydroponic farming systems, which use water as the growing medium, may increase the risk of contamination if water quality is not properly maintained. Therefore, this study aims to determine the distribution and contamination of hydroponically grown lettuce. This study used a descriptive observational method with a cross-sectional design. Samples were obtained from direct sellers and online shopping applications. All samples were examined using the sedimentation method and observed microscopically at the Bio-Optics and Medical Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University. A total of 13 hydroponic lettuce samples were categorized based on the source of purchase: farmers (46.2%), resellers (30.8%), and supermarkets (23%). Microscopic examination revealed STH contamination in one out of the 13 (7,69%) hydroponic lettuce samples. The identified STH contamination consisted of one A. lumbricoides eggs. Keywords: Hydroponic lettuce, Ascaris lumbricoides, Soil Transmitted Helminths