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PRO/AH/EDR> Trichinellosis – Russia (02): (IK) bear meat

Trichinosis -- RussiaThe number of people infected with the parasitic disease, trichinosis, has grown to 20 in the Irkutsk region of Siberia, Russia, according to a Sib.fm report (computer translated).The public health investigation reveals that the hunters contracted the infection in May after preparing smoked bear meat which was later consumed. Shortly after consuming the not fully cooked meat, they complained of feeling sick and went to the hospital.Trichinellosis or trichinosis is a parasitic Read more [...]