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Trichinosis

Symptoms

Trichinosis Symptoms

The most common symptoms of trichinosis include:

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain

Additional symptoms of trichinosis include:

Constipation
Abdominal swelling
Nausea
Headache
Muscle aches
Fever
Weakness or fatigue
Rash:

Looks like bruises or broken blood vessels in the skin

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Trichinosis References:

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