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Chethan Kumar H.B., N.S. Karabasanavar, S.G. Bhandare, R.J. Zende and A.M. Paturkar .(2012). "Contamination of community soil with ova of Toxocara species in Mumbai city". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 10 Issue 1. Page No: 57-58

Contamination of community soil with ova of Toxocara species in Mumbai city

Chethan Kumar H.B., N.S. Karabasanavar, S.G. Bhandare, R.J. Zende and A.M. Paturkar
Page No. : 57-58

ABSTRACT

Of the 48 soil samples from public places viz., playground, foot path, public parks and veterinary clinics premises examined. 4 samples (8.33%) were found to be contaminated with ova of helminthic parasite of the genus Toxocara collected from children play ground (n=3) and veterinary hospital (n=1).

Keywords: Ova, public health, soil, Toxocara

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