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Trichinella spiralis Trichinella spiralis is a nematode parasite, occurring in rats, pigs, and humans, and is responsible for the disease trichinosis. It is sometimes referred to as the pork worm due to it being found commonly in pork or rat products that are undercooked Description Trichinella species are the smallest nematode parasite of human, which has an unusual life cycle and one of the most widespread and clinically important parasites in the world. [1]The small adult worms mature in the intestine of an intermediate host such as a pig. Each adult female produces batches of live larvae