Soil contamination with Toxocara sp. eggs and Entamoeba sp. cysts of public places in the municipality of Caratinga, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Authors

  • Rafael Luiz da Silva Neves
  • Cristiano Lara Massara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/rpt.v38i2.6626

Keywords:

Toxocara sp, Entamoeba sp, Soil contamination, Public places, Brazil.

Abstract

In this study, conducted between February and September 2007, soil samples of six
different locations – two public squares, two recreation clubs and two schools – situated
in the municipality of Caratinga in Minas Gerais State, Brazil were examined. A total of 18 samples of soil was examined monthly. The diagnostic techniques applied
were spontaneous sedimentation and the Faust method. In 89.6% of the collected
samples eggs of Toxocara sp. and/or cysts of Entamoeba sp. were observed. Lectures
about helminths were held in the two schools, and, at this occasion, the results of this
study were presented to the pupils. The data show a high rate of soil contamination,
indicating an increased risk of infection with parasites for the population.

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Published

2009-07-08

How to Cite

NEVES, R. L. da S.; MASSARA, C. L. Soil contamination with Toxocara sp. eggs and Entamoeba sp. cysts of public places in the municipality of Caratinga, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Revista de Patologia Tropical / Journal of Tropical Pathology, Goiânia, v. 38, n. 2, p. 126–130, 2009. DOI: 10.5216/rpt.v38i2.6626. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/iptsp/article/view/6626. Acesso em: 22 dec. 2024.

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 2 (2009)

Section

SHORT COMMUNICATION

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