a poem:
Trichinosis
eyelids holding
water
fat pink piggies, they look so
tasty
rectum leaking
fat pink piggies,
i thought you were my friends
last night, i masticated through my
pillow from the
pain
FAT PINK PIGGIES, KEEPERS OF THE DEADLY
WORM
why did i eat that
raw pork chop?
Dr Koop sez::
From: http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/encyclopedia/articles/020000a/020000178.html
Trichinosis is a disorder that is caused by the parasitic roundworm Trichinella
spiralis. Persons become infected by eating raw or undercooked pork that
contains cysts of the parasite. The cysts break open in the stomach and
release larvae, which penetrate the wall of the small intestine, mature into
adult males and females, and mate. After mating, the female worms
discharge larvae that spread to the muscles and form small cysts that
eventually calcify.
Q: What are the symptoms of trichinosis?
A: The symptoms vary according to the number of infecting larvae. Diarrhea,
nausea, and vomiting may occur within a few days of infection. About two
weeks later, there may be swelling of the eyelids, inflammation of the
membrane covering the eye (conjunctivitis), and abnormal sensitivity to light
(photophobia). These symptoms may be followed by aching of the muscles,
intermittent fever, and increasing weakness.
Q: How is trichinosis treated?
A: Thiabendazole is usually effective. Corticosteroid drugs may also be
necessary to prevent an allergic reaction to the infection.
Trichinosis can be prevented by thoroughly cooking all pork.