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''Trichinella spiralis'' is a '''[[Helminths |helminth]] parasite''' of the ''[[Trichinelloidea]]'' superfamily. It is unique among helminths as it is '''intracellular''' and requires '''only one host'''.
''Trichinella spiralis'' is a '''[[Helminths |helminth]] parasite''' of the ''[[Trichinelloidea]]'' superfamily. It is unique among helminths as it is '''intracellular''' and requires '''only one host'''.
−Disease is most important in pigs and wild boar due to its '''zoonotic''' transmission through eating '''pork'''. Trichinellosis is a '''serious public health hazard'''.
+Disease is most important in pigs and wild boar due to its '''zoonotic''' transmission through eating '''pork'''. <u>'''Trichinellosis'''</u> is a '''serious public health hazard'''.
The trichinae are widespread across all continents. ''T. spiralis'' is found in temperate Europe, Asia, New Zealand, North and South America.
The trichinae are widespread across all continents. ''T. spiralis'' is found in temperate Europe, Asia, New Zealand, North and South America.