Trichinellosis, (trichinosis) is a parasitic infection acquired after ingestion of raw or undercooked meat contaminated with viable microscopic nematode (roundworm) larvae from the g...
Diagnosis is initially based on clinical symptoms in the setting of adequate exposure to pork or wild game. Infection is confirmed by serology.
Laboratory diagnosis is made by identifying Tri...
Treatment is usually outpatient unless there are complications (cardiac, pulmonary, or neurologic)
Bed rest, antipyretics, analgesics are recommended for symptomatic managemen...
As tolerated
Bed rest may help with muscle pain.
Monitor for cardiac, neurologic, and pulmonary complications.
Long courses of treatment ...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surveillance for trichnellosis—United States, 2015 annual summary. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Heal...
88264003 Infection by larvae of Trichinella spiralis (disorder)
240867002 invasive trichinosis (disorder)
240117006 trichinosis myositis (disorder)
The most common source of trichinellosis in the United States is wild bear meat. Worldwide, pork is the most common source.
Hallmark signs and symptoms of trichinellosis are periorbital...
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Pathology specimen (low magnification) of Trichinella spiralis encysted within human striated muscle.