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Wild boar meat linked to Trichinellosis outbreak in Leon, Spain
1 year ago •source elperiodico.com
Outbreak
León, Castile and León, Spain
An outbreak of trichinosis was detected in Leon, Spain, affecting 16 hunters and their contacts. The outbreak was caused by the presence of larvae in a wild boar sausage which the hunters had shared. 4 of the 16 affected persons have already received serological confirmation of the disease. So far, only 1 of the 16 persons has had to be hospitalized, although he has already been discharged.On April 19, a patient was identified with symptoms of trichinosis. The Territorial Health Service of the Territorial Delegation of the Junta in León has initiated investigations and informed the autonomous communities of the affected persons.
According to CDC, Trichinellosis, also called trichinosis, is caused by eating raw or undercooked meat of animals infected with the larvae of a species of worm called Trichinella. Infection occurs commonly in certain wild carnivorous (meat-eating) animals such as bear or cougar, or omnivorous (meat and plant-eating) animals such as domestic pigs or wild boar.
To prevent trichinosis, the Territorial Health Service of León recommends avoiding the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat, and to take extra caution when eating wild boar or pork, as it is more likely to be contaminated.
In case you experience Trichinellosis symptoms, such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, fever, and abdominal discomfort, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.elperiodico.com/es/salud/20230502/leon-brote-triquinosis-16-cazadores-86784895
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