Objectives: Determine if training to prevent parasitosis in Peruvian school children was effective. Human beings face various diseases caused by different pathogenic agents, one of them is parasitosis, which often go unnoticed in Latin American countries. The prevalence of parasitosis is high, affecting individuals, families and communities. The lack of sanitation and cultural practices contribute to its spread, with the most vulnerable populations being those in poverty, immunosuppressed people, older adults and children. In Peru, the lack of education has increased the prevalence of these infections, which highlights the need to develop educational interventions, through awareness workshops, for their prevention, especially in school populations to raise awareness about the risks of the disease and the importance of hygiene and prevention of parasitosis. Material and Methods: 10 primar...

Objective: The objective of this study was to demonstrate whether a gel formulation developed with collagen extracted from fish scales is stable, functional, and safe for cosmetic applications. Material and Methods: A gel formulation derived from fish scales was developed, and physicochemical parameters (pH, viscosity, protein, lipid, carbohydrate, ash, and moisture content) were analyzed following AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists) methods. Additionally, microbiological aspects (mesophilic bacteria, coliforms, molds, yeasts, and Salmonella spp.) were evaluated, and a sensory test was conducted with consumers. Results: The results showed a pH of 6.8 and a viscosity of 150 cP, which are suitable for stability. Protein content was 25%, carbohydrates reached 60.2%, and lipids were 5.5%. No Salmonella spp. was detected, and other microbiological parameters remained within per...