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TWiP #3 - Trichinella spiralis

This Week in Parasitism

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Unearthing the Origins of Padget's Disease

The chapter delves into the historical anatomy lesson where Padget, a first-year medical student, sparks intrigue by questioning the 'sandy diaphragm' during an autopsy, eventually leading to the discovery of Padget's disease and the intricate microscopy observations of worms that sparked uncertainty in the scientific community.

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