Trichinosis, also known as trichinellosis, is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms of the Trichinella genus. During the initial infection, invasion of the intestines can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting. About a week after infection, larvae migrate to muscle tissue, which can cause facial swelling, inflammation of the whites of the eyes, fever, muscle pain and a rash. A minor infection can pass with no symptoms at all. In more severe cases complications can include inflammation of the heart muscle, involvement of the central nervous system and inflammation of the lungs.
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ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: Trichinosis
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Trichinosis, also known as trichinellosis, is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms of the Trichinella genus.
Lead: transmission
Trichinosis is mainly spread when undercooked meat containing Trichinella cysts is eaten.
Lead section, body-system statement
Migration of larvae to muscle, which occurs about a week after being infected, can cause swelling of the face, inflammation of the whites of the eyes, fever, muscle pains, and a rash.
Lead section, body-system statement (nervous)
Complications may include inflammation of heart muscle, central nervous system involvement, and inflammation of the lungs.
Lead section, body-system statement (cardiovascular)
Complications may include inflammation of heart muscle, central nervous system involvement, and inflammation of the lungs.
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Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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