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These roundworms release live larvae ("viviparous") instead of laying eggs
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Trichinella, Dracunculus (guinea worm), Filarial infections (elephantiasis, river blindness, eye worm)
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Transmission of this worm is from carnivore (or ominovore) to carnivore by eating skeletal muscle from the previous host
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Trichinella
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This infection features encysted larval progency in skeletal muscle
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Trichinella
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This worm is acquired by eating undercooked pork (or any other carnivore)
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Trichinella
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Route of invastion of Trichinella
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Meat (animal muscle) with encysted larva is eaten, larva are released in small intestine, where they invade the mucosa and mature
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Infective stage of Trichinella
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Larva within meat
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How long after infection by Trichinella does fertilization take place?
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2 days
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How long after infection by Trichinella are live larvae released?
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5 days
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How long does the Trichinella worm continue to release larvae?
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1 month
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How long do Trichinella larvae take to reach maximal size in the muscle?
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3 weeks
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