Prevalence of Toxocara canis in dogs, and the finding of ova of Toxocara species in the soil of public places in the urban areas of Londrina, State of Paraná, Brazil

Out of 158 dogs submitted to coprological examination or necropsy, 70 (44.30%) were found to be infected by Toxocara canis, the prevalence being higher among puppies with and up to 6 months of age. Out of 15 soil samples taken from public places atended by children, ova of Toxocara species were found in 60% indicating the possibility of transmission of toxocaral infection to humans through ova containing larvae.

Toxocara canis; dogs; Soil