Abstract

AbstractSince 1974, three outbreaks of human trichinellosis have been reported from Japan with a total of 87 cases. A characteristic skin rash was seen together with muscle pain, fever, malaise, periorbital edema and marked eosinophilia. The rash appeared in all cases as fine red maculopapular plaques with an urticarial character. Although the reason for the high frequency of the rash is obscure, it seemed to be one of the most valuable symptoms of human trichinellosis in Japan.

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