Trichinella spiralis Worm

What is trichinosis? It is a disease caused by a parastic roundworm known asTrichinella spiralis which belongs the phylum Nematoda. The ailment is typically acquired by ingesting undercooked meat, typically pork. The image shows Trichinella cysts in muscle tissue.

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