This is trichinella at high magnification. It is embedded in a muscle fiber. To see a cross section of muscle with this parasite, clicking this image 

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Now, please answer these questions about trichinella

 

  • An infection by trichinella eventually results in symptoms associated with the presence of the parasite in which of the following tissues?
    Brain

    Circulation

    Muscle

    Heart

    Intestines
  • What is the mode of transmission of trichinella?
    Mouth to mouth

    Via a bite of a mosquito

    The oral-fecal route

    By inhalation of dried spores

    By eating under-cooked meat, especially pork

   

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