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Trichinosis
Mebendazole or albendazole can be used to treat infections in the intestines. There is no specific treatment for trichinosis once the larvae have invaded the muscles. Pain killers can help relieve the muscle soreness.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 9, 2006
Trichinosis
Trichinosis is a disease caused by a roundworm (nematode) called Trichinella spiralis . An individual worm of this species is called a trichina, from the Greek word meaning "hairlike." Trichinae can be readily avoided by proper handling and cookin...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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