Human trichinosis after consumption of soft-shelled turtles, Taiwan
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
12
Pages
2056-2058
Date Issued
2009
Author(s)
Abstract
In 2008, an outbreak of human trichinosis associated with ingestion of raw soft-shelled turtles was identified and investigated in Taiwan. The data suggested that patients were likely infected with Trichinella papuae.
Type
journal article
