Trichinella spiralis is a parasitic roundworm that lives in the small intestine of humans and causes disease. The cause of helminthiasis can be caused by eating undercooked pork or rat meat.

Trichinosis can occur in people of any age. In particular, people who often eat raw or undercooked meat are at high risk of contracting trichinosis. So where do trichinosis parasites live and what diseases do they cause?