‘People should be aware’: eggs of tiny infectious worm found in parks in New York and Europe
The Toxocara worm can spread to humans via cat or dog feces, making children who play in sand or soil particularly at risk.
Go to full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/30/toxocara-parasite-poorer-areas-parks-study-new-york
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