The presence of parasitic structures in sandy soil samples from beaches located along the north coast of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Beaches are a source of parasite contamination because protozoan cysts and helminth eggs and larvae can remain viable in sandy soils for months. Parasitic infections are mainly related to hygiene conditions, health, and environmental education, and can affect the life quality of the population. Ther...
Main Authors: | Josandro dos Santos da Silva, Thaís Dalzochio |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
2023-02-01
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Series: | Bioscience Journal |
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Online Access: | https://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/63281 |
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