Trichinella Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Which forms of the parasite are responsible for the pathology and clinical signs?	The female larvae. Only they are capable of penetrating the intestinal mucosa and disseminating through the tissues. The males die after copulation in the intestine.		Link to Article
What are the preferential muscle sites for Trichinella spiralis?	Diaphragm Masseters Tongue		Link to Article
What allows the larvae to survive in frozen and decaying carcasses for prolonged periods?	Nutrition from nurse cells Collagen capsules		Link to Article
What are the effects of Trichinella spiralis on pigs?	Usually subclinical Enteritis, myositis and myocarditis can develop if large burdens are present.		Link to Article
What are the features of disease in people?	Serious and sometimes fatal disease Myositis and myocarditis Encephalitis Facial oedema		Link to Article