Prevalence of Toxocara spp. eggs in some public grounds and highway rest areas in Kansas

Out of a total of 282 soil samples obtained from public areas, 58 samples contained Toxocara spp. eggs. This gave an overall prevalence of 20.6%. Highway rest areas were contaminated and childrens sand boxes had the highest percentage of recovery of all.

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Published in:Journal of helminthology 1979-06, Vol.53 (2), p.145-146
Main Authors: Dada, B. J. O., Lindquist, W. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
dogs
Environmental Pollution - analysis
Kansas
Parasite Egg Count
Recreation
Research Papers
Soil
Toxocara
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Summary:Out of a total of 282 soil samples obtained from public areas, 58 samples contained Toxocara spp. eggs. This gave an overall prevalence of 20.6%. Highway rest areas were contaminated and childrens sand boxes had the highest percentage of recovery of all.
ISSN:0022-149X
1475-2697
DOI:10.1017/S0022149X00005885