Trichinellosis caused by Trichinella britovi in the Alpes-Maritimes following the consumption of frozen wild boar meat, fall 2003

The authors report an outbreak of six cases of trichinellosis linked to the consumption of frozen wild boar meat. While such outbreaks are regularly reported in France, the fact that this one occurred despite the freezing of the implicated meat warrants further analysis. This observation highlights the presence of T. britovi in wild boars in southern France and its relative resistance to freezing. Strict individual preventive measures are required for wild boar meat consumers, such as freezing the meat for more than three weeks before consumption or ensuring it is thoroughly cooked. Despite the decline in the number of trichinellosis cases observed in France, this parasitic disease remains a public health concern, particularly due to the potential severity of the illness and its epidemic potential. (R.A.)

Author(s): Gari Toussaint M, Tieulie N, Baldin JL, Marty P, Dupouy Camet J, Delaunay P, Fuzibet JG, Le Fichoux Y, Pozio E

Publishing year: 2004

Pages: 87-8

Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, 2004, n° 21, p. 87-8

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