Environmental contamination by helminth eggs and larvae in dog feces from central area of Cassino beach, Rio Grande do Sul

In order to investigate the presence of helminths agents of parasitic zoonoses, were examined 237 fecal samples of dogs from central area of the main beach of south coast of Rio Grande do Sul State. The eggs and larvae of genus Ancylostoma (71.3%) and Trichuris (32.5%) and Toxocara eggs (9.3%) were...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2003-09, Vol.36 (5), p.617
Main Authors: Scaini, Carlos James, de Toledo, Ricardo Navarrete, Lovatel, Raquel, Dionello, Maria Alix, dos Anjos Gatti, Fabiane, Susin, Lulie, Signorini, Vera Regina Mendonça
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Animals
Bathing Beaches
Beaches
Brazil
Dogs - parasitology
Eggs
Feces - parasitology
Helminths - isolation & purification
Humans
Larva
Larvae
Parasite Egg Count
Parasites
Urban Health
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Summary:In order to investigate the presence of helminths agents of parasitic zoonoses, were examined 237 fecal samples of dogs from central area of the main beach of south coast of Rio Grande do Sul State. The eggs and larvae of genus Ancylostoma (71.3%) and Trichuris (32.5%) and Toxocara eggs (9.3%) were the most prevalent parasites detected.
ISSN:0037-8682
1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/S0037-86822003000500013