Trichinosis

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Description	Illness from eating meat that is infected with the worm
Cause	Trichinella worm in raw or undercooked meat
Symptoms	Diarrhea Sudden edema of the upper eyelids Photophobia Muscle soreness and pain Skin lesions Thirst Sweating Chills Weakness
Treatment	Seek medical attention from a physician
Prevention	Avoid eating raw and poorly cooked meat Burry dead carcasses Keep animals from eating carcasses that could be contaminated