Occurrence ofGiardiasp. cysts andCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts in faeces from public parks in the west of Scotland

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SUMMARY: One hundred faecal specimens, randomly collected from various locations within seven public parks in the west of Scotland, were examined for the presence ofGiardiasp. cysts andCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts. Eleven percent of samples containedGiardiasp. cysts and 1 % containedCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts. Occurrence data from individual parks varied from 0 to 40% forGiardiaand 0 to 2.4% forCryptosporidium. The occurrence of parasitic organisms in public parks, especially in the vicinity of children’s playing areas is a matter of concern for public health officials and regulators of leisure and recreation amenities.