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Contamination rate of Toxocara eggs in the different sampling areas.
| Site of collection | No. of soil samples | No. of positive samples | Rate of contamination (%) | 95% CI | Fisher's exact test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playgrounds | 24 | 10 | 41.7 | 22.1, 63.4 | p=0.016 |
| Football fields | 24 | 5 | 20.8 | 7.1, 42.2 | |
| Sidewalks | 24 | 3 | 12.5 | 2.7, 32.4 | |
| Schoolyards | 24 | 3 | 12.5 | 2.7, 32.4 | |
| Areas around cafeterias | 24 | 1 | 4.2 | 1.0, 21.1 | |
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| Total | 120 | 22 | 18.3 | 11.9, 26.4 | |
