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Trichinosis
| Description | Illness from eating meat that is infected with the worm |
|---|---|
| Cause | Trichinella worm in raw or undercooked meat |
| Symptoms | Diarrhea, sudden edema of the upper eyelids, photophobia, muscle soreness and pain, skin lesions, thirst, sweating chills, weakness |
| Treatment | Seek medical attention from a physician |
| Prevention | Avoid eating raw and poorly cooked meat Burry dead carcasses Keep animals from eating carcasses that could be contaminated |
