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Abstract:
Trichinella spp. nematodes are parasites that can cause trichinellosis in humans after consumption of infected, undercooked meat. A November 2024 trichinellosis outbreak in western North Carolina, USA, resulted in 3 cases (2 probable, 1 confirmed), all linked to undercooked bear jerky. In total, 6 persons consumed the implicated meat (attack rate 50%). Molecular testing identified Trichinella spiralis in leftover meat from the same bear. This outbreak provides evidence of changing trichinellosis patterns. Low-cost safety measures and prevention efforts regarding safe wild game preparation are needed to avoid future outbreaks.
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