Trichinella spp. are parasitic roundworms1 that can cause foodborne disease. A publication by Scallan et al.2 in 2011 estimated that 156 human foodborne trichinosis cases, including 0 deaths, occur annually in the US.
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne trichinosis in the US and Canada include:
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne trichinosis in Europe include:
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne trichinosis in South and Latin America include:
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne trichinosis in Asia and Australia include:
Additional resources on Trichinella spp.:
A number of key sources on Trichinella spp. and trichinosis are available.
References
1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichinella
2Scallan et al. 2011.Emerging Infectious Diseases 17:7-15 PMID:21192848