Which of the following parasitic infections results from ingestion of encysted larvae in poorly cooked pork,venison,and other game animals?

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Trichinosis is caused by the ingestion of encysted larvae of the roundworm Trichinella spiralis, which can be found in poorly cooked pork and game animals such as venison. Hookworms and pinworms are transmitted through fecal-oral or skin contact routes, not through ingestion of specific meats.

Which of the Following Parasitic Infections Results from Ingestion of Encysted