Trichinosis (cont.)

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Where can I get more information on trichinosis?

http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Image_Library.htm

http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Trichinellosis.htm

http://www.trichinella.org/index.htm

http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ew/2007/070719.asp#2

http://www.trichinella.org/bio_nursecell.htm

  • Trichinosis is caused by eating raw or undercooked pork and wild game.
  • The contaminated meat is infected with the larvae of a worm called Trichinella spiralis.
  • The initial symptoms of trichinosis are abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, and fever.
  • The severity of symptoms depends on the number of infectious worms consumed in the meat.
  • Never eat raw or undercooked pork or wild game.
  • If you think you may have trichinosis, seek medical attention.

Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2008


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