Trichinosis in Pregnant woman with intercostal pain and swelling leading to Miscarriage: A case report

Abstract

raw or undercooked meat. Case Report: We report a 15 weeks pregnant woman aged 27 years who was referred from the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for intercostal pain and swelling. The biopsy showed a tiny calcified cyst surrounding a coiled threadlike worm. Pyrantel was given for 3 days to eradicate worms in the gut, and it has no effect against newborn and muscle larvae. The patient had a miscarriage at 16 weeks of pregnancy. Albendazole, analgesics and bed rest was advised to the patient. Steroids (prednisone) administered for 10 days to alleviate symptoms due to active tissue larvae. After having myalgia for 5 months, patient recovered uneventfully. Conclusion: Trichinosis during early pregnancy can lead to pregnancy complications and even foetal loss.