Trichinella nativa
Encyclopedia
Trichinella nativa is a nematode worm, one of the species of the Trichinella
genus.
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Trichinella nativa can cause trichinellosis.
Trichinella
Trichinella is the genus of parasitic roundworms of the phylum Nematoda that cause trichinosis . Members of this genus are often called trichinella or trichina worms...
genus.
Features
It is highly pathogenic and has a high resistance to freezing. It is encapsulated. It infects a wide variety of mammals and birds. The life cycle and pathogenesis are similar to Trichinella spiralisTrichinella spiralis
Trichinella spiralis is a nematode parasite, occurring in rats, pigs, bears and humans, and is responsible for the disease trichinosis. It is sometimes referred to as the "pork worm" due to it being found commonly in undercooked pork products...
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Trichinella nativa can cause trichinellosis.