Park entrances have the highest concentration of Toxocara parasite eggs, followed by playgrounds, posing a health risk to humans through accidental contact with contaminated soil. Dogs are the primary ...

T. canis is one of the most common dog parasites around, with roughly 11% of the world’s canines thought to be carrying these infections. Dogs are its definitive host, meaning that they’re needed for ...

In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. Jason Keegan of ...

Dublin parks show high levels of roundworm eggs near entrances, highlighting health risks and the need for better pet waste cleanup.

Park entrances and playgrounds contaminated with infectious Toxocara roundworm eggs. Keep parks clean to avoid parastic infections.

Dogs and cats are often infected with parasitic roundworms in the Toxocara genus. Infected animals can release the roundworm eggs into the environment, and humans can become infected after ...