This article speaks of a very common parasite problem that is found in playgrounds and easily spreads to children, yet not many doctors are aware of the problem. The parasite when infected children, often leads to cases of lower intelligence (whatever that specifically means), and epilepsy. It's quite fascinating to see a cases of parasites so easily infecting children in the United States, but makes sense when it's found more commonly with children who play in playgrounds, as they often don't wash their hands and tend to put those dirty hands into their mouths.
This parasite, Toxocara, is spread through cats and dogs, which makes sense when the pets who receive regular veterinary care are less likely to carry this parasite in their blood. The simplest solution to solving this problem of the parasite is to have animals treated regularly, and tell your kids to wash their hands. For smaller children who aren't old enough to keep their own hands clean, it's up to their caregivers to wash their hands and teach them healthy habits to prevent the spread of disease.
People seem to not be aware of how dangerous this parasite is, despite it's nonfatal effects. Perhaps it needs to be more well known of the consequences of this parasite's infestation in developing children for parents to be more aware and diligent when watching after their children. After all, people seem to only realize and change when they are faced with actual consequences.
Basically, it's a wake up call to people and young children, remember, wash your hands. Seriously, do it.
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