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What is the first stage of symptoms experienced by someone with Trichinosis?

Severe dehydration

Nausea and diarrhea

The first stage of symptoms experienced by someone with Trichinosis typically involves gastrointestinal distress, which includes nausea and diarrhea. This initial phase occurs as the larvae, ingested through undercooked or raw meat (commonly pork), hatch in the intestines and invade the intestinal wall. The body's response to this infection can lead to symptoms that mimic foodborne illness, leading to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

While severe dehydration can be a risk if diarrhea persists, it is not the first symptom felt. Similarly, severe headaches and persistent coughing are not common symptoms associated with Trichinosis. Instead, the gastrointestinal symptoms are the most immediate and characteristic response during the early days after infection, making nausea and diarrhea the correct and relevant symptoms for identifying the onset of Trichinosis.

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Severe headaches

Persistent coughing

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