Trichinosis classification

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Overview

Historical perspective

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Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Trichinosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

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Case #1

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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of 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

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Trichinosis Classification Based on the Severity of Signs and Larval Density
Classification Presence of clinical signs Recovery Approx. number of larvae/g of muscle
Asymptomatic None None <10
Abortive 1-2 days None 10-100
Mild + 3 weeks 10-100
Pronounced ++ 6 weeks 10-100
Severe +++ >6 months >100

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.