The nematode Trichinella spiralis is a roundworm with an unsegmented body that is a parasite of swine. Trichinosis is a disease of swine that can pass to humans by the eating of undercooked pork, digestive juices from the stomach dissolve the capsule-like cyst and release the parasites. The larvae then penetrate into the intestine where they mature and mate.
Genome Projects
There are 2 genome projects for Trichinella spiralis:
- PRJNA12603: Genome Institute at Washington University (Strain ISS 195)
- PRJNA257433: University of Melbourne (Strain ISS3)
