Trichinosis cases have been decreasing in the United States steadily for decades. However, it is still possible to contract an infection if one consumes undercooked pork infected with the worms. People with trichinosis may develop nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, a fever, facial swelling, muscle pain, headaches, or light sensitivity, and require medical attention.

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