Trichinosis

What is the name of the parasite that causes Trichinosis?

• Trichino irialis

• Trichinella spiralis

• Trichinello miralis

• Trichina trialis

Which worm is larger: Males or Females?

• Males

• Females

How is the disease contracted / transmitted?

• Coming in contact with another contaminated human

• Drinking water contaminated with larva

• Coming in contact with contaminated feces

• Consuming raw or undercooked meat from an infected animal

Trichinosis CANNOT be spread from person to person.

• True

• False

Which of the following are symptoms of Trichinosis?

• Abdominal Pain

• Sore Throat

• Headache

• Fever

• Excessive Sweating

What is one type of medication that helps treat Trichinosis?

• Tylenol

• Cephalexin

• Albendazole

• Penicillin

Around how many cases of Trichinosis are reported worldwide each year?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 15,000