Prevalence of helminth ova in soil samples from public places in Shiraz
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2006; 12 (5): 562-565
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-156912
ABSTRACT
To determine the prevalence of helminth eggs in public places and children's playgrounds, 112 soil samples were collected in 26 sites in Shiraz, southern Islamic Republic of Iran, during September 2002- September 2003. Toxocara cati ova were found in 7 [6.3%] samples, 2 had Ascaris ova, 3 had larvae morphologically similar to Strongyloides stercoralis. Coccidia oocysts were also observed in 4 samples. No contamination was observed during the dry season
Search on Google
Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Ascariasis
/
Soil
/
Prevalence
/
Toxocara canis
/
Strongyloides stercoralis
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2006
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS