Evaluation of Environmental Contamination by Potential Parasites Causing Zoonosis in Recreation Public Places in Apucarana PR, Brazil

  • Juliana Dias Spósito FAP (Faculdade de Apucarana)
  • Bárbara Melina Viol FAP (Faculdade de Apucarana)
Keywords: Amenities, Intestinal parasites, Soils

Abstract

Open spaces, such as public squares, are used by the population for recreation. However, cats and dogs may infect soil with parasites and thus constitute an environmental contamination source for humans. Current research evaluates the environmental contamination of public squares by parasite that may potentially cause zoonosis in Apucarana PR Brazil. Methods by Hoffmann, Faust and Baermann were employed. A high prevalence of the protozoon Entamoeba coli (73.5%) and helminth Ancylostoma sp (12.2%) was found at a 5 cm depth in the soil. Results report the contamination of these recreational places since they present risks for the population through the acquisition of pathogenic protozoa and helminths.

Author Biographies

Juliana Dias Spósito, FAP (Faculdade de Apucarana)
Acadêmica do curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas da Faculdade de Apucarana - FAP, Apucarana/PR; E-mail: juliana.sposito@hotmail.com
Bárbara Melina Viol, FAP (Faculdade de Apucarana)
Docente Especialista da Faculdade de Apucarana - FAP; E-mail: barbara.viol@hotmail.com
Published
2012-08-01
Section
Artigos Originais