For those who are shocked and concerned about diseases from pigs... don't be:
a) TRICHINELLA SPIRATIS ( Trichina worms )
It is the most dangerous parasite to man ( Rheumatism and muscular pain). No one
is immune from this disease and there is no cure.
Actually - occurring in rats, pigs, bears and humans.
During 1997-2001, the incidence decreased to a median of 12 cases annually, with NO REPORTED DEATHS.
So I call B.S. on that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichinella_spiralis
b) TAENIA SOLIUM ( Pork tape worm )
The worm causes malnourishment of the person leading
to anemia, diarrhea, extreme depression melancholia and
digestive disturbances. They grow and encapsulate, inducing pressure to the
system around, resulting in dangerous diseases (diarrhea,
digestive disorder, anemia, chronic invalidation).
Actually - It is important to note that human cysticercosis is acquired by ingesting T. solium eggs shed in the feces of a human tapeworm carrier via gravid proglottids, and thus CAN occur in populations that neither eat pork nor share environments with pigs, although, as stated, the completion of thelife cycle can occur only where humans live in close contact with pigs and eat pork.
So I call B.S. on that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taenia_solium
b) ROUND WORMS
Examples: Ascaris, which may lead to digestive
disturbances, appendicitis, obstructive jaundice.
Actually - Ascaris suum, also known as large roundworm of pigs, is a parasitic nematode that causes ascariasis in pigs. Until recently it was believed that Ascaris suum could also infect humans; however, it has now been established that humans are affected by a related parasite, Ascaris lumbricoides.
So I call B.S. on that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascaris_suum
c) HOOK WORMS
Examples:Ancylostomiasis, which may lead to
anemia, oedema, heart failure or retarded
growth ( mental and physical), tuberculosis,
diarrhea and typhoid.
Actually - The infection is usually contracted by persons walking barefoot over contaminated soil. In penetrating the skin, the larvae may cause an allergic reaction.
So I call B.S. on that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancylostomiasis
d) SCHITOSOMA JAPONICUM
Bleeding, anemia and other syndromes. If ova
are settled in the brain or spinal cord, paralysis
and death may occur.
Actually - Schistosoma japonicum is an important parasite and one of the major infectious agents of schistosomiasis.This parasite has a very wide host range, infecting at least 31 species of wild mammals, including 9 carnivores, 16 rodents, one primate (Human), two insectivores and threeartiodactyls and therefore it can be considered a true zoonosis.
Shat’s that got to do with eating pork???
So I call B.S. on that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosoma_japonicum
e) PARAGOMINES WESTERMAINI
Infestation leading to bleeding of the lungs
( endenve haemoptysis)
Actually - Paragonimus westermani is a lung fluke and is most prominent in Asia and South America. It was discovered from two Bengal tigers that died in zoos in Europe in 1878.
So until pigs become tigers, nothing to worry about here.
So I call B.S. on that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paragonimus_westermani
f) PACIOLEPSIS BUSKI
Digestive disturbances leading to persistent
diarrhea; generalized oedema.
Does live in pigs, so well done on that one. But… A study revealed that F. buski was an endemic in central Thailand, effecting approximately 2,936 people due to infected aquatic plants calledwater caltrops and the snail hosts which were associated with them. The infection, or the eggs which hatch in the aquatic environment were correlated with the water pollution in different districts of Thailand such as Ayuthaya Province. The high incidence of infection was prevalent in females and children ages 10–14 years of age.[11] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasciolopsis
g) CLONORCHIS SINENSIS
chlonorchiasis-obstructive jaundice, liver enlargement.
Wow, this one is totally off target:
It is a hermaphroditic fluke that requires two intermediate hosts. The parasitic worm is as long as 10 to 25mm and lives in the bile ducts of the liver. The eggs of the worms are passed through fecal matter which are then ingested by mollusks. One becomes infected by eating undercooked, smoked, pickled or salted freshwater fish.
NOTHING to do with pigs whatsoever.
So I call B.S. on that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonorchiasis
h) METASTRONGYLUS APRI
Causes bronchitis, abscess of the lungs.
occurs in the bronchi and bronchioles of pigs, occasionally in ruminants and very rarely in humans. No significant pathogenic effect.
So close, but not quite. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Metastrongylus+elongatus+(syn.+Metastrongylus+apri)
i) GIGANTHORINCHUS GIGAS
Cause anemia and digestive disorders.
Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus is an acanthocephalan parasite which lives in the intestines of pigs and other suids, and very occasionally in humans or dogs.
So another shockingly rare thing for pork eaters not to worry about. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macracanthorhynchus_hirudinaceus
k) BALATITIDIUM COLI
Causes acute dysentery and general weakness.
Balantidiasis in humans is common in the Philippines, but it can be found anywhere in the world, especially among those that are in close contact with swine. The disease is considered to be rare and occurs in less than 1% of the human population.
Terrifying… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balantidium_coli
For those who are shocked and concerned about diseases from pigs... don't be:
a) TRICHINELLA SPIRATIS ( Trichina worms )
It is the most dangerous parasite to man ( Rheumatism and muscular pain). No one
is immune from this disease and there is no cure.
Actually - occurring in rats, pigs, bears and humans.
During 1997-2001, the incidence decreased to a median of 12 cases annually, with NO REPORTED DEATHS.
So I call B.S. on that one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichinella_spiralis
b) TAENIA SOLIUM ( Pork tape worm )
The worm causes malnourishment of the person leading
to anemia, diarrhea, extreme depression melancholia and
digestive disturbances. They grow and encapsulate, inducing pressure to the
system around, resulting in dangerous diseases (diarrhea,
digestive disorder, anemia, chronic invalidation).
Actually - It is important to note that human cysticercosis is acquired by ingesting T. solium eggs shed in the feces of a human tapeworm carrier via gravid proglottids, and thus CAN occur in populations that neither eat pork nor share environments with pigs, although, as stated, the completion of thelife cycle can occur only where humans live in close contact with pigs and eat pork.
So I call B.S. on that one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taenia_solium
b) ROUND WORMS
Examples: Ascaris, which may lead to digestive
disturbances, appendicitis, obstructive jaundice.
Actually - Ascaris suum, also known as large roundworm of pigs, is a parasitic nematode that causes ascariasis in pigs. Until recently it was believed that Ascaris suum could also infect humans; however, it has now been established that humans are affected by a related parasite, Ascaris lumbricoides.
So I call B.S. on that one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascaris_suum
c) HOOK WORMS
Examples:Ancylostomiasis, which may lead to
anemia, oedema, heart failure or retarded
growth ( mental and physical), tuberculosis,
diarrhea and typhoid.
Actually - The infection is usually contracted by persons walking barefoot over contaminated soil. In penetrating the skin, the larvae may cause an allergic reaction.
So I call B.S. on that one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancylostomiasis
d) SCHITOSOMA JAPONICUM
Bleeding, anemia and other syndromes. If ova
are settled in the brain or spinal cord, paralysis
and death may occur.
Actually - Schistosoma japonicum is an important parasite and one of the major infectious agents of schistosomiasis.This parasite has a very wide host range, infecting at least 31 species of wild mammals, including 9 carnivores, 16 rodents, one primate (Human), two insectivores and threeartiodactyls and therefore it can be considered a true zoonosis.
Shat’s that got to do with eating pork???
So I call B.S. on that one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosoma_japonicum
e) PARAGOMINES WESTERMAINI
Infestation leading to bleeding of the lungs
( endenve haemoptysis)
Actually - Paragonimus westermani is a lung fluke and is most prominent in Asia and South America. It was discovered from two Bengal tigers that died in zoos in Europe in 1878.
So until pigs become tigers, nothing to worry about here.
So I call B.S. on that one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paragonimus_westermani
f) PACIOLEPSIS BUSKI
Digestive disturbances leading to persistent
diarrhea; generalized oedema.
Does live in pigs, so well done on that one. But… A study revealed that F. buski was an endemic in central Thailand, effecting approximately 2,936 people due to infected aquatic plants calledwater caltrops and the snail hosts which were associated with them. The infection, or the eggs which hatch in the aquatic environment were correlated with the water pollution in different districts of Thailand such as Ayuthaya Province. The high incidence of infection was prevalent in females and children ages 10–14 years of age.[11]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasciolopsis
g) CLONORCHIS SINENSIS
chlonorchiasis-obstructive jaundice, liver enlargement.
Wow, this one is totally off target:
It is a hermaphroditic fluke that requires two intermediate hosts. The parasitic worm is as long as 10 to 25mm and lives in the bile ducts of the liver. The eggs of the worms are passed through fecal matter which are then ingested by mollusks. One becomes infected by eating undercooked, smoked, pickled or salted freshwater fish.
NOTHING to do with pigs whatsoever.
So I call B.S. on that one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonorchiasis
h) METASTRONGYLUS APRI
Causes bronchitis, abscess of the lungs.
occurs in the bronchi and bronchioles of pigs, occasionally in ruminants and very rarely in humans. No significant pathogenic effect.
So close, but not quite.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Metastrongylus+elongatus+(syn.+Metastrongylus+apri)
i) GIGANTHORINCHUS GIGAS
Cause anemia and digestive disorders.
Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus is an acanthocephalan parasite which lives in the intestines of pigs and other suids, and very occasionally in humans or dogs.
So another shockingly rare thing for pork eaters not to worry about.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macracanthorhynchus_hirudinaceus
k) BALATITIDIUM COLI
Causes acute dysentery and general weakness.
Balantidiasis in humans is common in the Philippines, but it can be found anywhere in the world, especially among those that are in close contact with swine. The disease is considered to be rare and occurs in less than 1% of the human population.
Terrifying…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balantidium_coli