Family Contracts Rare Brain Worms from Undercooked Bear Meat
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A family in South Dakota contracted trichinellosis, a rare roundworm parasite, after consuming undercooked black bear meat. The CDC emphasized that proper cooking is essential to kill the parasite and prevent cross-contamination. All infected family members recovered after treatment with albendazole.
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