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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2020

7 days eating a smoked pork, the patient developed periorbital edemas, myalgia, gastrointestinal disorders and sharp increase in body temperature. Blood test shows marked eosinophilia. What helminth was transmitted to this patient through the pork?

Answer options

  1. Trichinella
  2. Ascaris
  3. Ancylostoma
  4. Trichuris
  5. Enterobius vermicularis
Correct answer

Trichinella

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