Outbreak pattern data; initial misdiagnosis common
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32179068
Treatment and diagnostics
Albendazole Versus Thiabendazole as Therapy for Trichinosis
Cabie A, Bouchaud O, Houze S, et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1996
Albendazole superior efficacy and tolerability over thiabendazole
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8783705
Uncertainties in Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention of Trichinellosis
Shimoni Z, Froom P. Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy 2015
Albendazole bioavailability optimization with fatty meals
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26243167
Neurotrichinosis With MRI Findings
McDonald CM, Tai P, Krings T. Neurology 2014
MRI superior to CT for white matter and cortical lesion detection
Mortality up to 5% with CNS involvement
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24470606
Clinical and Biochemical Profile of Trichinellosis Outbreak in North India
Sharma RK, Raghavendra N, Mohanty S, et al. Indian Journal of Medical Research 2014
ESR elevated in 98%, CPK elevated in 82-85%
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25366210
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