Diagnosis is based on symptoms consistent with trichinellosis in the setting of appropriate exposure to pork or wild game.
Laboratory diagnosis is made with Trichinella antibody test; however...
Outpatient unless complications (cardiac, pulmonary, or neurologic)
CDC for appropriate diagnostic tests: (404) 639-3311
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As tolerated
Bed rest may help muscular pain.
Monitor for cardiac, neurologic, and pulmonary complications.
Long courses of treatment wit...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surveillance for trichnellosis—United States, 2015 annual summary. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC;...
88264003 Infection by larvae of Trichinella spiralis (disorder)
240867002 invasive trichinosis (disorder)
240117006 trichinosis myositis (disorder...
The most common sources of trichinellosis in the United States is wild bear meat. Worldwide, pork is the most common source.
Hallmark signs and symptoms of trichinellosis are periorbita...
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