infection
Trichinosis
Trichinosis, also known as trichinellosis, is a disease caused by roundworms of the Trichinella genus. During the initial , invasion of the intestines can result in , pain, and vomiting. Migration of larvae to muscle, which occurs about a week after being infected, can cause swelling of the face, of the whites of the eyes, fever, muscle pains, and a rash. Minor infection may be without symptoms. may include inflammation of heart muscle, central nervous system involvement, and inflammation of the lungs.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Initially: , pain, vomiting
- ·Later: swelling of the face, of the whites of the eyes, fever, muscle pains, rash
Causes — why it happens
- ·Trichinella from eating undercooked meat
How it's found
- · in the blood, larvae on
Prevention
- ·Fully cooking meat
Complications
- · of heart muscle, inflammation of the lungs
Outlook
- ·Low risk of death
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