Prevalence of Toxocara canis in dogs, and the finding of ova of Toxocara species in the soil of public places in the urban areas of Londrina, State of Paraná, Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101976000400010Keywords:
Toxocara canis, dogs^i2^sinfect, Soil^i2^scontaminatAbstract
Out of 158 dogs submitted to coprological examination or necropsy, 70 (44.30%) were found to be infected by Toxocara canis, the prevalence being higher among puppies with and up to 6 months of age. Out of 15 soil samples taken from public places atended by children, ova of Toxocara species were found in 60% indicating the possibility of transmission of toxocaral infection to humans through ova containing larvae.Downloads
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1976-12-01
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Chieffi, P. P., & Müller, E. E. (1976). Prevalence of Toxocara canis in dogs, and the finding of ova of Toxocara species in the soil of public places in the urban areas of Londrina, State of Paraná, Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 10(4), 367-372. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101976000400010