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Trichinosis

Diagnosis & Tests

How is the infection diagnosed?

Diagnosis of trichinosis begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order the following tests:

an antibody titer test, to look for antibodies produced against the worm

a complete blood count, or CBC

a muscle biopsy, in which a small piece of muscle tissue is examined under a microscope

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