[A new outbreak of trichinosis: 117 cases in the Midi-Pyrénées region. Epidemiology, clinical features and management]. / Une nouvelle épidémie de trichinellose: 117 cas en Midi-Pyrénées. Epidémiologie, aspects cliniques et traitement.

Trichinellosis is an uncommon condition that is nevertheless a continuing problem as shown by two recent outbreaks in our region. The clinical features are reviewed briefly. The physical and laboratory test findings in the 117 patients affected during the first outbreak (February 1998) are reported, as well as the methods used to treat these patients.