Parasitology Spotlight: Trichinella
Continuing Education Credits
Objectives
- Describe the epidemiology, transmission, and reservoir of Trichinella spiralis.
- Explain the life cycle and pathophysiology of trichinosis infection and its impact on the gastrointestinal system.
- Differentiate the characteristic laboratory findings, including the morphology of T. spiralis ova on stool microscopy.
Course Outline
- Trichinella spiralis
- Overview
- Reservoir and Transmission
- Epidemiology
- Life Cycle
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Symptoms
- Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory Identification
- Treatment
- Prevention and Control
- References
- References

