Trichinellosis: A zoonosis that still requires vigilance

Trichinellosis is a parasitic disease in humans caused by nematodes of the genus Trichinella, usually acquired through the consumption of raw or undercooked meat, mainly from pigs or wild animals, containing infective larvae. Although often overlooked, this disease has affected humans for centuries and continues to be a public health concern in many parts of the world, especially where food safety measures are inadequate. In this millennium, significant progress has been made in understanding the disease pathophysiology and host immune response, mainly through experimental studies in rodents, while human pathophysiology and immune response still await elucidation. This review integrates current knowledge on…

• MP
  Ministarstvo Prosvete, Nauke i Tehnološkog Razvoja

  Award: 451-03-136/2025-03/200019