Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic roundworms that infest the heart and lungs of dogs. The disease caused by ...

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A study by Trinity College zoologists have pinpointed the entrances to public parks and children's playgrounds in the capital ...

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Park entrances and children's playgrounds in Dublin are hotspots for dog poo parasites.Roundworm eggs, that can be found in ...

You have full access to this article via your institution. The length of the adult worms can vary depending on the NHP host. For example, McCoy 2 has reported female worms of the species ...

Park entrances and playgrounds have been identified as potential hotspots for roundworm, with dog faeces the biggest cause of ...

Roundworm infection is relatively common in dogs and often they carry it without symptoms - but in humans it can cause blindessCredit: Getty Roundworms are parasites found in cats, dogs, and foxes.

Playgrounds are “hotspots” for dangerous parasites found in dog poop, according to new Irish research that has led to zoologists calling for more bins and better signage to protect children.