Trichinellosis is caused by Trichinella spiralis larvae encysted in muscle tissue, typically acquired from eating undercooked pork or wild game. It presents with fever, periorbital oedema, and severe myalgia. Treatment includes mebendazole and corticosteroids.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay detecting IgG/IgM antibodies against parasite-specific antigens — used for diagnosis, monitoring, and surveillance.
Surgical removal of deltoid or gastrocnemius muscle for histological detection of encysted Trichinella larvae within muscle fibres.
Complete blood count measuring absolute eosinophil count — elevated eosinophilia (>0.5 × 10⁹/L) is a key marker of tissue-invasive helminth infections.
Mebendazole is an antiparasitic medication used to treat intestinal worms, tissue parasites, or ectoparasitic infections.
Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication used to treat intestinal worms, tissue parasites, or ectoparasitic infections.
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