Anisakiasis

Definition:

Anisakiasis is an acute gastrointestinal disease caused by infection with the larval stages of herring worm (Anisakis spp.) or the cod worm (Pseudoterranova decipiens). Humans can be accidental hosts by consuming raw or undercooked fish. Anisakiasis occurs throughout the world, with foci in north Asia and western Europe. After ingestion, larvae penetrate the gastrointestinal mucosa and there is severe abdominal pain, with nausea and vomiting. Some patients develop syndromes exhibiting clinical manifestations of allergy.

References:

[1]. Jong-Yil Chai, et al. Fish-borne parasitic zoonoses: status and issues. Int J Parasitol. 2005 Oct;35(11-12):1233-54. [Content Brief]

[2]. P Dorny, et al. Emerging food-borne parasites. Vet Parasitol. 2009 Aug 7;163(3):196-206. [Content Brief]

[3]. Yukifumi Nawa, et al. Sushi delights and parasites: the risk of fishborne and foodborne parasitic zoonoses in Asia. Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Nov 1;41(9):1297-303. [Content Brief]

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