What Is Trichinosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Is It Contagious?
Thankfully, the spread of trichinosis is limited to the spread of infected meat. Individuals cannot spread the disease except through contact with contaminated meat. While you don’t have to be concerned with exposure to an infected individual, be sure to practice proper hygiene to prevent the spread of contaminated meat and processing equipment.
Cleaning meat grinders, knives, cutting boards and hands is the best way to prevent the spread of trichinosis to other individuals. Removing the risk of larvae being present in meat products prevents the spread of the parasitic disease caused by roundworm larvae.
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