Disease

Cambodia - Trichinellosis

Cambodia reported an outbreak of trichinellosis in Chak Tav village, Meanrith commune, Sandan district, Prey Lang area of Kompong Thom province.

An investigation reveals that those affected ate wild meat about 3 to 4 weeks before they were sick and the sick had symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, vomiting, muscular aches, fatigue, swollen arms, swollen feet, and joint pain. The symptoms began on August 1, 2017, so far, 33 cases have been reported, including 8 deaths (eight men).

Trichinellosis, or trichinosis is a parasitic disease caused most commonly by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis. If someone ingests undercooked or raw meat with the encysted larvae, the stomach acid releases the larvae which mature to adults in the intestine.