Trichinosis Learning Center
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Trichinosis is an infection due to the roundworm Trichinella spiralis. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Abdominal discomfort; Cramping; Diarrhea; Muscle pain (especially muscle pain with breathing, chewing, or using large...
Causes
Trichinosis is a disease caused by eating undercooked meat, which contains cysts of Trichinella spiralis. Trichinella...
Tests
The patients may have a history of having eaten rare or uncooked pork. Tests to diagnose this condition include: CBC;...
Treatments
Mebendazole or albendazole can be used to treat infections in the intestines. There is no specific treatment for tric...
Complications
Arrhythmias from heart inflammation (myocarditis; Heart failure; Encephalitis; Pneumonia.
Prevention
Pork and meat from wild animals should be cooked until well done. Freezing at subzero temperatures (Fahrenheit) for 3...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health provider if you have symptoms suggestive of trichinosis and a recent history of eating undercooked o...
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