Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 25 - Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System - Study Questions - Critical Thinking - Page 748: 1

Answer

Human infection of trichinellosis occurs due to Trichinella. It localizes in the human muscles and its larvae are encysted. From there, they do not infect body fluids. That's why human infection of trichinellosis is considered a dead end for the parasite.

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Human infection of trichinellosis occurs due to Trichinella. It localizes in the human muscles and its larvae are encysted. From there, they do not infect body fluids. That's why human infection of trichinellosis is considered a dead end for the parasite.
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