Trichinellosis

Trichinellosis Outbreak: Family Celebration Turns into Hospitalizations – Find Out How Bear Meat Caused the Illness

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota – A family reunion in South Dakota turned into a health scare when several family members were hospitalized after consuming black bear meat. The incident, detailed in the latest edition of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, took place during the summer of 2022. According to the report, an extended family from various parts of the country gathered for the reunion, where one family …

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Parasitic Nightmare: Black Bear Meat Kebab Leads to Trichinellosis Outbreak in South Dakota – CDC Report

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Pierre, South Dakota – Six individuals recently fell ill after consuming a meal that contained black bear meat, leading to a diagnosis of trichinellosis, a parasitic zoonotic disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report detailing the incident, which occurred during a gathering where the meat was improperly cooked and served. The report indicated that a 29-year-old patient exhibited symptoms of trichinellosis, including fever, severe muscle aches, eye swelling, and elevated …

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