Parasites of field snails and golden apple snails

Field snails and golden apple snails have relatively many parasites. If they are not thoroughly cooked, the parasites may not be killed. If people eat them, they may be transmitted to humans and cause great health effects to the human body.

The parasites contained in the golden apple snail are much more than those in the field snail. The number of parasites in the golden apple snail ranges from more than 3,000 to more than 6,000. The golden apple snail is similar in appearance to the ordinary field snail, with a spiral shell and usually different colors. Because of environmental factors and different species, the depth of color is also different. It is best not to eat field snails and golden apple snails raw. If you eat snail slices raw, parasites will enter the body and enter the gastrointestinal system and various organs of the human body. The parasites will parasitize in the host's cell tissues and cavities, and will multiply, causing local infection resulting in headaches, fever and neck stiffness. In severe cases, it can lead to dementia and even death.

When eating field snails and golden apple snails, they must be cooked thoroughly. High temperature can completely kill parasites. Generally, parasites can be completely eliminated by boiling them in 100-degree boiling water for 15 minutes. Some bacteria cannot be completely killed by short-term high temperatures, and continuous high temperatures are required to completely eliminate them. In daily diet, you must pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene to prevent bacteria, viruses and parasites from entering the body.