ABSTRACT
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.
Subject(s)
Albendazole/therapeutic use , Anthelmintics/therapeutic use , Disease Outbreaks , Trichinellosis/epidemiology , Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use , Diagnosis, Differential , France/epidemiology , Humans , Trichinellosis/diagnosis , Trichinellosis/drug therapy , Trichinellosis/physiopathologyABSTRACT
Two outbreaks of trichinellosis in the Tarn et Garonne, département, France were reported by the departmental health autorities on 2 March 1998, to the Réseau National de Santé Publique (RNSP). An epidemiological investigation began on 3 March in order to.
ABSTRACT
Two outbreaks of trichinellosis in the Tarn et Garonne, departement, France were reported by the departmental health autorities on 2 March 1998, to the Reseau National de Sante Publique (RNSP). An epidemiological investigation began on 3 March in order to