Prevalence of Toxocara spp. eggs in some public grounds and highway rest areas in Kansas - PubMed (original) (raw)

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

B J Dada et al. J Helminthol. 1979 Jun.

Abstract

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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