Parks and playgrounds 'hotspots' for parasite found in dog poop, Irish research finds

The report calls for more signage and bins to protect children from the parasite linked to dog and cats. Picture: iStock

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.

Roundworms linked to dogs and cats can cause diseases in people including asthma and epilepsy. The worms can spread to the liver, lungs, or the eyes with potentially serious consequences.