Trichinosis

What is Trichinosis?

Trichinosis is also known as trichinellosis, trichiniasis.It is a type of roundworm infection. Trichinosis is a parasitic disease due to infection with Trichinella spiralis. It is normally acquired by eating raw or undercooked pork, wild game products. It occurs world wide but rare in United states. People who eat pork which is improperly cooked become infected.

Causes of Trichinosis

• It is caused by the Consumption of improperly stored meats
• Now a days common cause is bear meat.
• Metabolic disorder- lipid storage diseases

Symptoms of Trichinosis

• Fever
• Abdominal discomfort
• Itichy skin
• Pain and swelling around the eyes
• Muscle pain
• Occasional nausea
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Pink eye

What are the treatments for Trichinosis?

• Thiabendazole-It kills worms in the intestine.
• Medicine mebendazole-2 00 to 400 mg po tid for 3 days, then 400 to 500 mg tid for 10 days is given.
• Corticosteroid-is given to control inflammation during larval migration.
• Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen are given to reduce the pain and fever.

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