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16 Treatments for Trichinosis

13

Tests

3	Prescribed Medications

Overview

Trichinosis is a roundworm that is found in animals that eat meat. Humans can be infected when they eat undercooked pig, horse, bear, fox, and walrus meat. The roundworm begins its life cycle in the intestines and then lodges itself in the muscles[read article]

Tests for Trichinosis

1. Biopsy of Muscle A muscle biopsy is a procedure that removes a small sample of tissue for testing in a laboratory. The test can help your doctor to see if you have an infection or d... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Trichinella Spiralis Antibody Assay Test
4. Absolute Eosinophil Count White blood cells are an important part of your body's immune system. They are vital for protecting you from invading bacteria or parasites. Your body is host ... More
5. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Level Test The creatine phosphokinase test measures the amount of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) present in the blood. The test is also known as creatine kinase, CPK test, and C... More
6. Differential White Blood Cell Count Test A blood differential (also called a white blood cell count differential) measures the number of each of the five types of white blood cells present in your blood�... More
7. Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Level Test Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme that helps facilitate the process of turning sugar into energy for your cells to use. LDH is present in many kinds of organ... More
8. Electroencephalogram (EEG) An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses, ... More
9. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of... More
10. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
11. Serologic Tests Serologic tests can involve a number of laboratory techniques. Different types of serologic tests can be used to diagnose various health issues. Tests have one thin... More
12. Electrocardiogram (EKG) An electrocardiogram (also known as an ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless test that measures your heart's electrical activity. Every heartbeat is triggered by a... More
13. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
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Prescribed Medications for Trichinosis

1. mebendazole(Vermox ) MEBENDAZOLE (me BEN da zole) is an anthelmintic. It will kill some kinds of parasites. This medicine is used to treat infections of roundworms, hookworms, pinworms,... More
2. albendazole(Albenza ) ALBENDAZOLE (al BEN da zole) is an antiparasitic. It is used to treat infections of tapeworms or other parasites. More
3. thiabendazole(Mintezol ) THIABENDAZOLE (thye a BEN da zole) is an anthelmintic. It is used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, or threadworms. More
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