Author/Authors :
Motazedian, H. shiraz university of medical sciences - School of Medicine - Dept of Parasitology and Mycology, ايران , Mehrabani, D. shiraz university - Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, شيراز, ايران , Tabatabaee, S.H.R. shiraz university of medical sciences - School of Public Health, ايران , Pakniat, A. shiraz university of medical sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Parasitology and Mycology, ايران , Tavalali, M. shiraz university of medical sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Parasitology and Mycology, ايران
Abstract :
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 Septtember 2002–September 2003. Toxocara cati ova were found in 7 (6.3%) samples, 2 had Ascaris lumbbricoides 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.
