Detection of parasites in sands of public recreation areas in Sao Carlos City sp

EnglishThis study aimed to analyze samples of sand from public squares and parks of the city of Sao Carlos (SP) and identify parasites pathogenic to man in those recreational areas. We collected 55 samples using a plastic PVC tube inserted into the soil. The recovery of specimens from the sand took place at Laboratory of Parasitology (UFSCar). For the analysis of the material we used the Rugai Method (adapted and modified). It was found that 50% of the squares and public parks analyzed contained contaminated sand in their tanks, indicating the need for the authorities to expand the knowledge in health and education of local people, as well as sanitary programs. Among the parasites found were the following:Strongyloides sp,Strongyloides stercoralis andAngiostrongylus sp. In this article we suggest preventive measures to slow the spread of the causative agents of parasitic diseases, which included: to explore the sand which treatment aimed at these recreational areas, sanitation practices, health education and awareness about the hygienic habits to the population that make use of this places portuguesEste trabalho objetivou analisar amostras de areia de pracas publicas e parques da cidade de Sao Carlos (SP) e identificar parasitos patogenicos ao homem presentes nessas areas de lazer. Foram coletadas 55 amostras, utilizando para coleta um tubo plastico tipo PVC introduzido no solo. No Laboratorio de Parasitologia (UFSCar) foi feita a recuperacao de especimes. Para a analise do material utilizou-se o metodo de Rugai (adaptado e modificado). Constatou-se que 50% das pracas e parques publicos analisados continham em seus tanques areia contaminada, mostrando-se este um numero relevante e indicativo de acoes de autoridades sanitarias e da populacao local para ampliar seus conhecimentos em educacao em saude. Dentre os parasitos encontrados foram observados: Strongyloides sp,Strongyloides stercoralise Angiostrongylussp. Sugerimos medidas preventivas para diminuir a disseminacao dos agentes causadores das parasitoses, entre elas: saneamento basico; educacaon sanitaria e conscientizacao sobre os habitos higienicos pela populacao que utiliza estes locais.