Environmental Contamination by Parasites in Public Parks in Belgrade in the Context of One Health Approach

• DOI: 10.2478/acve-2022-0003
• Publication Date: 2022-04-05T17:01:14Z
• Authors: Danica Bogunović; Nina Dominiković; Nemanja Jovanović; Katarina Nenadović; Zoran Kulišić; Tamara Ilić; Nataša Stević
• Keywords: Ancylostoma; Trichuris; Giardia; Public park; Isospora; Toxocara cati

Abstract This paper studies the presence of developmental forms gastrointestinal parasites in soil and sand samples, as well dog feces collected from public green spaces Belgrade. The incorporates spread analysis contamination over different segments parks. Four Belgrade were chosen, all containing an open-spaced children’s playground a fenced park. Sample soil/sand was examined using qualitative methods without concentration (native slide) with (passive sedimentation gravitational centrifugal flotation). In total, 106 samples have been out which 60 soil, 36 faeces ten sand. Seven agents detected, five nematodes - Ancylostoma/Uncinaria spp., Trichuris Capillaria Toxocara Toxascaris leonina two protozoa Isospora spp. Giardia intestinalis. overall prevalence 31.67% statistically significant difference ancylostoma eggs found between locations. most common agent detected dog’s 5.56%, followed by intestinalis ancylostomatids 2.78% each. had no parasitic elements found. dogs’ equally dispersed There is great need to raise awareness on issue, joint action veterinarians, medical doctors, pet owners people parks for recreation precondition created sustainability “One Health” concept implies preservation environment human animal health.