10 Trichinosis Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'CDC - Trichinellosis - General Information.' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 Sept. 2020, www.cdc.gov/parasites/trichinellosis/gen/info/faqs.html
- 2. 'Diarrhoea.' Trusted Health Advice | Healthdirect, 5 Sept. 2020, www.healthdirect.gov.au/diarrhoea
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- 4. 'Trichinosis Fact Sheet.' New York State Department of Health, www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/trichinosis/fact/sheet.htm
Diagnosis
Patients may experience mild and tolerable symptoms that resolve on their own. For others, the infection causes intense symptoms that cause them to seek out medical care. Patients should inform their doctor if they believe they have consumed improperly cooked meat.
A blood test can suggest the presence of trichinella in the patient's body. Occasionally, a biopsy of a muscle will be collected and examined under a microscope in a laboratory to confirm the diagnosis.4‘Trichinosis Fact Sheet.’ New York State Department of Health, www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/trichinosis/fact/sheet.htm
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