Seasonal variation in the prevalence of Toxocara eggs on children’s playgrounds in the city of Hanover, Germany

Seasonal variation in the prevalence of Toxocara eggs on children’s playgrounds in the city of Hanover, Germany

Abstract Background Roundworms of the genus Toxocara are worldwide distributed zoonotic parasites of carnivores. Based on case numbers and the potential impact on human health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorised toxocarosis as one of the most important neglected parasit...

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Main Authors: Annika Kleine, Andrea Springer, Christina Strube
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Toxocara
Roundworms
Zoonosis
Geohelminths
Soil-transmitted helminths
Playgrounds
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2193-6

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