Trichinella spiralis Encysted Larvae Microscope Slide, 8-10 µm, H&E.
This microscope slide shows a section of muscle tissue containing encysted T. spiralis larvae.
Humans who ingest undercooked meat, usually pork, containing encysted larvae of these parasitic nematodes get trichinosis.
This disease can cause symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal issues to severe complications such as encephalitis.
This section is stained with hematoxylin and eosin.
