Trichinosis

Alternate Name: Trichiniasis

Test:

Muscle biopsy (larvae), B.eosinophils (H), S.po-tassium (L), specific serological test (RT), specific skin test (+)

Sign:

Dd:

Polymyositis, periarteritis nodose

Phys:

Acute tissue infection by the nematode Trichinella spiralis. Cysts form in muscle
See Also Visceral Larva Migrans