Presence of <i>Toxocara</i> spp. and Other Zoonotic parasites Ova in Children's Playground in Karaman, Turkey

Abstract

Objective: spp. and other zoonotic parasites in children’s playgrounds in Karaman province of Turkey. Methods: In total, 103 samples (68 sand soil, 26 soil and 9 stool) from 20 randomly selected children's playgrounds in May 2018 in Karaman province, were investigated. Samples were examined by flotation in saturated NaCl solution and parasite ova were diagnosed under the light microscope morphologically. Results: and taeniid eggs. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that children’s playgrounds in Karaman may be a source for HT and other zoonotic infections. We advise to be fenced children’s playgrounds in order to prevent pet animal’s accessibility.

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