Occurrence of zoonotic parasites at points on the beaches of Jatiúca and Jaraguá in the capital of Alagoas
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https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v9i3.2640Keywords:
Geohelminths, parasites, fishermanAbstract
Parasites are constantly present in the soil, including on beaches, and public health can be put at risk in these places that are visited by fishermen. With that in mind, this study evaluated the contamination of Jatiúca and Jaraguá beaches in the city of Maceió, AL, by helminth larvae in the sand, in order to survey the places where there is a probable presence of geohelminthosis. Thirty-six samples were collected on Jatiúca and Jaraguá beaches, which were included in the study due to the occurrence of fishing activities. There was a collection of 12 points on each beach, with three samples each: superficial, 10 cm and 20 cm deep at alternate times in morning, afternoon and night. The analysis was performed using the Holffmann and Rugai method adapted from feces to soil. The analysis confirmed the contamination of 34 (94.444%) of the 36 samples, of which 68.421% of the parasites were at depths of 10 and 20 cm. Ancylostoma spp., Trichuris trichura, and Strongyloides stercoralis can pose risks to human health and act as a form of infection in the environment, and were recurrent in several points collected. Only one point on Jatiúca beach was negative for any geohelminth in the analy.
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