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Trichinosis is infection with the roundworm Trichinella spiralis. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Abdominal discomfort; Cramping; Diarrhea; Fever; Muscle pain (especially muscle pain with breathing, chewing, or usin...
Causes
Trichinosis is a disease caused by eating undercooked meat containing cysts of Trichinella spiralis. Trichinella spir...
Tests
The patient may have a history of having eaten rare or uncooked pork. Tests to diagnose this condition include: Compl...
Treatments
Mebendazole or albendazole can be used to treat infections in the intestines. There is no specific treatment for tric...
Complications
Encephalitis; Heart failure; Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) from heart inflammation (myocarditis; Pneumonia.
Prevention
Pork and meat from wild animals should be cooked until well done (no traces of pink. Freezing at subzero temperatures...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health provider if you have symptoms of trichinosis and recently ate undercooked or raw meat that might hav...
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