A new study examining soil samples from public parks in Dublin, Ireland, has found that park entrances are significantly more contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other park location. The findings, led by Jason Keegan of Trinity College Dublin, were published in the open-access journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Parasitic roundworms from the Toxocara genus commonly infect dogs and cats. These animals can shed eggs into the environment through their feces, posing a risk to humans who may accidentally ingest the microscopic eggs. While many people with Toxocara infection remain asymptomatic, some may develop serious health issues, including eye infections.
Toxocara is among the most widespread parasitic infections globally. Although previous research has shown that public park soils are often contaminated with these eggs, little attention has been given to whether some parts of parks are more affected than others.
To explore this, Keegan and his team collected soil samples from twelve parks across Dublin. They targeted four specific types of locations: park entrances, playgrounds, sports field sidelines, and grassy spots where people commonly sit.
https://reach.link/homescapesvidasinfinitas
https://reach.link/hungrysharkevolutiongemasydineroinfinito
https://reach.link/bowmastersdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/shadowfight2energiaygemasinfinitas
https://reach.link/theotowndiamantesinfinitos
https://reach.link/myperfecthoteldineroinfinito
https://reach.link/blockcraft3dgemasydineroinfinito
https://reach.link/monopolygodadosinfinitos
https://reach.link/ridemasterdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/netboomdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/annelidsdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/beachbuggyracing2monedasygemasinfinitas
https://reach.link/scoreherodineroinfinito
https://reach.link/worldfutbolchampsdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/hackeadoultimateclashsoccergemasinfinitas
https://reach.link/headball2diamantesinfinitos
https://reach.link/rebelracingdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/driftmaxprodineroinfinito
https://reach.link/evonygemasinfinitas
https://reach.link/angrybirds2gemasinfinitas
https://reach.link/hackeadopayback2dineroinfinito
https://reach.link/hackeadorivalstarshorseracingdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/hackeadostrikefortressboxdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/hackeadostockcarracingdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/hackeadotrafficmotos3dineroinfinito
https://reach.link/hackeadodragonmaniamonedasydiamantesinfinitos
https://reach.link/hackeadoschoolpartycraftdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/hackeadoonestaterpdineroinfinito
https://reach.link/fcmobile25argentillimite
https://reach.link/monopolygoastucedesgratuit2025
https://reach.link/astucetrichestumbleguys2025gemmesillimite
https://reach.link/stumbleguysgemmesgratuit2025
https://reach.link/coinmastertourillimite2025
https://reach.link/astucetennisclashargentetgemmesillimite
https://reach.link/tricheasphalt9argentetjetonsillimite
https://reach.link/homescapestricheetastucesetoilesetpiecesillimitees
https://reach.link/trichebrawlstarsgemmesillimitees
https://reach.link/trichefamilyislandenergieillimitee
https://reach.link/tricheklondikeadventuresenergieillimitee
https://reach.link/trichetownshipargentillimite
https://reach.link/trichefishdom2024diamantsillimites
https://reach.link/tricheroyalmatchviesillimitees
https://reach.link/trichetoonblastviesillimitees
https://reach.link/tricheraidshadowlegendsgemmesillimitees
https://reach.link/trichewatcherofrealmsargentillimite
https://reach.link/trichedeadtrigger2argentetorillimites
https://reach.link/tricheasphalt8argentillimite
https://reach.link/tricheassolutoracingargentillimite
https://reach.link/trichemobilelegendsdiamantsillimites
https://reach.link/tricheageoforiginsorillimite
https://reach.link/tricheavakinlifeargentillimite
https://reach.link/trichehighriseorillimite
https://reach.link/trichefrozencitygemmesillimitees
https://reach.link/trichestormshotorillimite
https://reach.link/trichesoccerstarsargentetpiecesillimites
https://reach.link/tricheheadball2diamantsillimites
https://reach.link/trichefcmobile25argentetgemmesillimites
https://reach.link/trichedls25piecesetgemmesillimitees
https://reach.link/trichefootballleague2025argentillimite
https://reach.link/tricheefootball2025argentillimite
https://reach.link/trichesoccermanager2025orillimite
https://reach.link/tricheosm24argentillimite
https://reach.link/trichescoreheroargentetviesillimites
https://reach.link/trichemillionlordsargentetgemmesillimites
The results revealed that park entrances had the highest levels of contamination, followed by playgrounds. Further analysis showed that most of the eggs found were of the species Toxocara canis, the dog roundworm, and were in a potentially infective state.
Based on these findings, the researchers recommend targeted prevention efforts at park entrances and playgrounds. These could include better signage, waste bins, and facilities for dog owners to clean up after their pets.
They also emphasize the importance of ongoing monitoring. The method they developed for analyzing the soil is both low-cost and user-friendly, making it suitable for routine checks that could help track contamination levels over time and evaluate the impact of public health interventions.
"Park entrances had the most Toxocara eggs, and most of these eggs likely came from dogs," the authors note. "By providing signage, bins, and a means to clean up after your dog in these locations, we could reduce the level of contamination. That's the next step in the research."
Forum / Discussions à propos du jeu / High Contamination Found at Park Entrances: Dublin Study Highlig
Page [1]
Page [1]