Trichinella Spiralis ｜ Class 5 | October 09, 2024 Flashcards
1
Q
Lives in the muscle and has the shape of a small snake
A
Trichinella spiralis
2
Q
The affected meat (usually pork) contains the _______ stage of the parasitic cycle for Trichinella spiralis
A
Larva
3
Q
Infective stage
A
Encysted larvae in the muscle
4
Q
Pathogenic stage
A
Adult worm
Larvae (more serious)
5
Q
In the pathogenesis of Trichinella spiralis, the _________ phase is the most serious phase
A
Muscular
