What disease can be caused by a parasite found in pork?

Trichinosis is the disease caused by a parasite that can be found in undercooked or raw pork. The responsible organism is a roundworm called Trichinella, which can infect humans when they consume contaminated meat. Once ingested, the larvae can lead to infection as they grow into adult worms and their offspring migrate through the body, potentially causing various symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and muscle inflammation.

In the context of other options, while cysticercosis is also related to pork consumption, it specifically involves a tapeworm called Taenia solium and occurs when someone ingests the eggs of the parasite rather than the larvae. Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella, often associated with poultry or other contaminated foods, not specifically pork. Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can be transmitted through various sources including cats and undercooked meats, but it is not predominantly associated with pork. Thus, Trichinosis is the most directly linked disease associated with a parasite found in pork.