Family Outbreak of Trichinosis After Eating a Raw Meat of Wild Swine / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
; : 180-184, 2003.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-722334
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Trichinosis is a worldwide parasitic infection caused by ingesting an uncooked raw meat containing viable larvae of nematode Trichinella. Although most cases have been reported in Western countries, the incidence has decreased due to strict control of meat handlings and improved hygiene in these countries. In Korea, the first case of Trichinella spiralis was reported in a patient who ingested an uncooked badger. We have also experienced four cases of Trichinella spiralis infestation among family members who showed typical clinical manifestations and laboratory findings after ingesting raw wild swine meat, and herein report the finding.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Helminthiasis
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Swine
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Trichinella
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Trichinellosis
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Hygiene
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Incidence
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Trichinella spiralis
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Mustelidae
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Eating
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Korea
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Larva
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Year:
2003
Document type:
Article