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When swine production moved towards indoor systems and pigs were not allowed to root in the dirt outdoors. This improved the health of the animals, but even if they did have it, cooking the pork properly with a meat thermometer would kill the parasite.
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Is trichinosis a parasite?
Trichinosis is infection with the roundworm Trichinella spiralis
How many people die from trichinosis?
The mortality rate of trichinosis is about 1%
Is there a test for men with trichinosis?
The blood test that is the most specific for trichinosis is the bentonite flocculation (BF) test.
What are serious cases of trichinosis?
In very severe cases of trichinosis, inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis ), lungs (pneumonitis), or brain (encephalitis) may occur. These symptoms can lead to the few deaths caused by trichinosis.
What phobia is the fear of trichinosis?
trichinophobia
Which phylum does a trichinosis belong to?
Nemathelminthes
What can trichinosis do to people?
it can kill them and they can get it from animals
Can you get trichinosis from?
raw or undercooked pork
What is trichinosis?
Trichinosis is a parasitic disease cause by eating under cooked pork and wild game and is caused by the trichina round worm.
What is a disease caused by the trichina worm?
Trichinosis
What is the disease caused by the trichina worm?
Trichinosis
How can people get trichinosis?
By consuming raw or under cooked meats.
