He Ministry of Health of Mendoza issued a epidemiological alert for cases of trichinosis in the East. According to the San Martin health area, There are 13 infections and they all acquired the disease at a family celebration. The Perrupato hospital proceeded to provide assistance to people who have symptoms compatible with the disease that is transmitted by eating undercooked pork.
In dialogue with Radio Nihuil, the health coordinator of San Martín, Pablo Llensacommented that the disease spread during a celebration in which an animal was slaughtered in the district of Chapanay.
Trichinosis is a parasitic disease caused by the consumption of undercooked meat and that contains cysts (larvae or immature worms) of Trichinella. The symptoms appear in muscle pain and general discomfort.
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Trichinosis. Health Department alerted of 13 cases in the East of Mendoza.
“We received an epidemiological alert last week from citizens of Chapanay who had butchered an animal raised by them, at home in a rural area. The survey revealed that It is a large family and that is why cases later appeared in different neighborhoods.. So far the report speaks of 13 confirmed cases and one suspected“.
Llensa explained that of the 13 positive cases, 7 were confirmed with laboratory analysis, the rest are established by the epidemiological link.
The clinical picture of trichinosis
The director of Primary Care of the Ministry of Health, Yanina Mazzaresiexplained that trichinosis is a disease that is transmitted by a parasite present in pork.
“People can get sick if they eat raw or undercooked meat that contains this parasite. The way to prevent it is with proper cooking, observing a uniform gray and no red areas.“You should refrain from eating homemade sausages and chorizos of dubious origin,” the official stressed.
When purchasing this type of food, you must verify that it comes from authorized places and look for the label with the date of production and establishment.
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