National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003. Trichinellosis in France, 2001–2003

Key points: - No major outbreaks between 2001 and 2003 - No cases linked to the consumption of horse meat - One horse carcass tested positive at a slaughterhouse and was seized in 2001 - Two outbreaks involving 4 and 6 cases, respectively, due to the consumption of undercooked wild boar meat - The Trichinella britovi species, responsible for one outbreak, remained infectious despite the meat being frozen in slices for 7 days at -30°C (R.A.)

Author(s): Ancelle T, Dupouy Camet J

Publishing year: 2005

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