Trichinellosis, also called trichinosis, is caused by eating raw or undercooked meat of animals infected with the larvae of a species of worm called Trichinella. Infection occurs commonly in certain wild carnivorous (meat-eating) animals such as bear or cougar, or omnivorous (meat and plant-eating) animals such as domestic pigs or wild boar.
Left untreated, trichomoniasis can cause inflammation that makes it easier for viruses, such as HIV, to enter your body. It can also increase your risk of other STIs, which can have lasting effects without prompt treatment.
If you’re pregnant, it’s especially important to get tested and treated. Untreated trichomoniasis can result in preterm labor and low birth weights.
Antibiotics, which your healthcare provider can prescribe, are the most effective and reliable treatment for trichomoniasis. In many cases, you’ll just need a single dose. Some strains are harder to kill than others, so your healthcare provider may have you come in for some follow-up testing to confirm you don’t need additional treatment.
Since trichomoniasis has a high rate of reinfection, especially in women, it’s important to get retested after treatment. You should also recommend that all of your sexual partners be tested. You should abstain from sexual activity until all partners have been treated and the infection is resolved.
Here is a list of some of the most effective natural remedies to treat parasite infections:
Garlic: Allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, has been shown to have numerous antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-parasitic qualities. Adding garlic to your meals, or more concentrated garlic powder can quickly help treat hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms, as well as any other parasites in the body. Garlic should be easily accessible in most places around the world(cabdirect.org).
Thyme: an effective home remedy for many afflictions and the powerful active ingredients in thyme (including thymol) have proven anti-parasitic properties. The herb is also safe to eat for animals and is widely available in many parts of the world(Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy).
Supportive Links:
“Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and control of trichinellosis.” Clinical microbiology reviews 22.1 (2009): 127-145.
https://cmr.asm.org/content/22/1/127.short
“Opinion on the diagnosis and treatment of human trichinellosis.” Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy 3.8 (2002): 1117-1130.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1517/14656566.3.8.1117
“Trichinellosis.” Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases. Springer, New York, NY, 1988. 1018-1024.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4612-3898-0_106
Note: “Western Pharmaceutical” is defined as a system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Quote from National Cancer Institute: http://www.cancer.gov
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