Trichinosis
Description |
Illness from eating meat that is infected with the worm |
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Cause |
Trichinella worm in raw or undercooked meat |
Symptoms |
Diarrhea, sudden edema of the upper eyelids, photophobia, muscle soreness and pain, skin lesions, thirst, sweating chills, weakness |
Treatment |
Seek medical attention from a physician |
Prevention |
Avoid eating raw and poorly cooked meat Burry dead carcasses Keep animals from eating carcasses that could be contaminated |