Trichinella Species Spend Their Entire Life Within the Body of a Mammalian

Multiple Choice

Trichinella species spend their entire life within the body of a mammalian host, but can move from one species to another upon consumption of an infected animal. Which of the following statements regarding trichinosis is incorrect?

A) Affected muscle tissue has multiple cysts. Upon consumption, this generates a population that includes both males and females for the infection to propagate.
B) Venison (deer) is safe from trichinosis because deer are herbivores not carnivores.
C) An important hazard of consuming roadkill meats is the potential presence of Trichinella cysts.
D) Ground pork is safe, as the grinding process both inactivates the Trichinella cysts and mixes it with meats from multiple animals, effectively diluting any remaining cysts.