Russia - 11 people who tried bear meat diagnosed with trichinosis in Transbaikalia

[Mary Wilson]

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July 4, 2023 2:39 AM
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The press service of Rospotrebnadzor reported that the reason for the poisoning of 11 Russians who tried bear meat is trichinosis caused by parasites.
As a result of the inspections, specialists from the Rospotrebnadzor department for the region reported on a house-to-house visit. The purpose of this operation is to find out who else could have eaten the contaminated meat.

“During the investigation, it was established that the victims ate bear meat. According to the results of laboratory tests, the victims were diagnosed with trichinosis.

Rospotrebnadzor is actively working to establish all possible cases of the use of this product in order to prevent further spread of infection.

Recall that it was previously reported that six victims required hospitalization after eating bear meat, while three victims remain at home. It was decided to deliver the victims to the capital of the Trans-Baikal Territory - the city of Chita.​

4 июля 2023 2:39

Стал известен диагноз отравившихся мясом медведя в Забайкалье
https://www.kp.ru/online/news/5344990/

 

[Mary Wilson]

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TRICHINOSIS

Trichinosis (trik-ih-NO-sis), sometimes called trichinellosis (trik-ih-nuh-LOW-sis), is a type of roundworm infection. These roundworm parasites (trichinella) use a host body to live and reproduce. These parasites infect animals such as bears, cougars, walruses, foxes, wild boars and domestic pigs. You get the infection by eating the immature form of the roundworm (larvae) in raw or undercooked meat.

When humans eat raw or undercooked meat containing trichinella larvae, the larvae grow into adult worms in the small intestine. This takes several weeks. The adult worms produce larvae that travel through the bloodstream to different parts of the body. They then bury themselves in muscle tissue. Trichinosis is most widespread in rural areas throughout the world.

Trichinosis can be treated with medication, though it's not always needed. It's also easy to prevent. ...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichinosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378583