Trichinella Spirals-Porky Trickster

Question 1

What is the mechanism of transmission for Trichinella Spirals

Answer 1

Ingestion of cysts in undercooked pork or bear

Question 2

What are the clinal presentations of infection via Trichinella Spirals

Answer 2

Periorbital edema, vomiting, fever, muscle myalgia

Question 3

What is the life cycle of Trichinella Spirals

Answer 3

Ingested cysts are deposited in striated muscles, leading to inflammation

Question 4

What cell type is elevated in infection of Trichinella Spirals

Answer 4

Eosinophils