Motazedian H, Mehrabani D, Tabatabaee SH, Pakniat A, Tavalali M
Prevalence of helminth ova in soil samples from public places in Shiraz. [Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't]
East Mediterr Health J 2006 Sep; 12(5):562-5.
To determine the prevalence of helminth eggs in public places and children's playgrounds, 112 soil samples were collected in 26 sites in Shiraz, southern Islamic Republic of Iran, during September 2002-September 2003. Toxocara cati ova were found in 7 (6.3%) samples, 2 had Ascaris lumbricoides ova, 3 had larvae morphologically similar to Strongyloides stercoralis. Coccidia oocysts were also observed in 4 samples. No contamination was observed during the dry season.
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