Trichinosis classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Danitza Lukac
Overview
Based on the severity of signs and larval density, trichinosis may be classified into asymptomatic, abortive, mild, pronounced, and severe. [1]
Classification
| Classification | Fever, Edema, and Myalgia | Recovery Time | Approx. number of larvae/g of muscle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asymptomatic | None | N/A | <10 |
| Abortive | 1-2 days | N/A | 10-100 |
| Mild | + | 3 weeks | 10-100 |
| Pronounced | ++ | 6 weeks | 10-100 |
| Severe | +++ | >6 months | >100 |
References
- ↑ Gottstein B, Pozio E, Nöckler K (2009). "Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and control of trichinellosis". Clin Microbiol Rev. 22 (1): 127–45, Table of Contents. doi:10.1128/CMR.00026-08. PMC 2620635. PMID 19136437.
- ↑ Gottstein B, Pozio E, Nöckler K (2009). "Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and control of trichinellosis". Clin Microbiol Rev. 22 (1): 127–45, Table of Contents. doi:10.1128/CMR.00026-08. PMC 2620635. PMID 19136437.