Toxocara spp. eggs in the soil of public and private places in the Poznan area of Poland

• Autorzy: Mizgajska H
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The examination of 406 soil samples collected from public places in Poznań and surrounding areas revealed Toxocara eggs in 42 samples (10%); 81 % of the eggs appeared viable. They were present in a wide variety of public places, including urban backyards, parks, lake beaches, suburbs and villages, although their numbers varied. The most heavily contaminated areas were urban backyards (53% samples positive).

Słowa kluczowe

EN

lake; park; village; beach; public place; Poland; Poznan area; soil; private place; Toxocara; egg

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Acta Parasitologica
• Rocznik: 1995
• Tom: 40
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.211-213,fig.

Twórcy

autor

Mizgajska H

• University School of Physical Education in Poznan, Krolowej Jadwigi 27-39, 61-871 Poznan, Poland

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