Trichinellosis Infection from Black Bear Meat
A Texas woman found a rare roundworm parasite, trichinellosis, in her backyard after family members were infected by consuming black bear meat at a family reunion in South Dakota. The CDC warned that cooking wild game meat thoroughly is crucial to kill the parasites.
Key Points
- Family members infected by trichinellosis after consuming rare black bear meat at a family reunion.
- Symptoms included fever, muscle aches, swelling around the eyes, and eosinophilia.
- Proper cooking of wild game meat is necessary to kill Trichinella parasites.
Pros
- All infected family members recovered from the parasite infection.
Cons
- Risk of severe symptoms and complications from trichinellosis infection.
- Need for thorough cooking of wild game meat to prevent parasite transmission.