First Case of Human Anisakiosis in Greece: Acute Invasive Infection Mimicking Peritoneal Malignancy [PDF]
PathogensConsumption of raw and mildly processed seafood, in the context of modern Western world eating trends, is recognized as a major driver for human fish-borne infections.
Sotirios Dinas +8 more
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Nematode Parasites of the European Pilchard, Sardina pilchardus (Walbaum, 1792): A Genuine Human Hazard? [PDF]
Animals, 2022 The European pilchard is one of the most frequently consumed fish species in Mediterranean countries, especially in Italy and Spain, and has been reported as the cause of at least eight human anisakidosis cases in Spain. With the aim to shed light on the
Màrius V. Fuentes +6 more
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Anisakis simplex and urticaria. What we know about its real incidence and management in dermatological settings? [PDF]
Dermatology Reports, 2023 Acute or chronic infections have been described among causes of chronic urticaria (CU). Anisakidosis is a human disease caused by the ingestion of larval nematodes of the family Anisakidae.
Sanja Javor +3 more
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Parasitic Infections of Freshwater Fish in Kenya: Prevalence Patterns, Ecological Drivers, and Implications for Aquaculture Sustainability. [PDF]
J Parasitol ResFish parasitic infections present a growing threat to freshwater aquaculture in Kenya, affecting fish health, reducing productivity, and limiting the economic potential of small‐scale and commercial farms. This review provides the first consolidated national checklist of freshwater fish parasites in Kenya, synthesizing evidence from lakes, rivers, and ...
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Assessing allergenic potential, exposure and risk of <i>Anisakis</i> spp. [PDF]
EFSA JAbstract Parasites in seafood are a recognised food safety concern worldwide. Anisakiasis is a human disease caused by ingestion of larvae of parasitic nematodes of the genus Anisakis, typically present in raw or undercooked seafood. It is considered a significant emerging foodborne disease and was recently ranked among the top 10 of 24 parasitic ...
Majstorović J +3 more
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Anisakidosis in Korea; Changes Over the Last Decade [PDF]
Kosin Medical Journal, 2012 Anisakidosis is caused by Anisakis simplex and other anisakids larvae parasitizing marine fish and cephalopods. A lot of case reports about anisakidosis have been published in Korea because of raw fish eating habits.
Hee Jae Cha, Mee Sun Ock
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Detection and Characterization of Visceral Anisakid Nematodes in Blue Whiting from Portuguese Waters [PDF]
FoodsThis study employs molecular detection techniques, including conventional PCR and Sanger sequencing, to investigate the prevalence, species composition and public health implications of Anisakid nematodes in blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) caught
Athanasia Rigkou +3 more
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Morphological and molecular characterization of Contracaecum jorgei (Nematoda: Anisakidae) in five Neotropical freshwater fish species in Colombia [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeLarvae of the family Anisakidae occur in numerous freshwater and marine fish species. Although nematodes of the genus Contracaecum are widely distributed, little is known about their occurrence in fish in South America, particularly in Colombia.
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Ascaridoid nematodes infecting commercially important marine fish and squid species from Bangladesh waters in the Bay of Bengal [PDF]
Food and Waterborne Parasitology, 2022 Parasitic ascaridoid nematodes occur in a wide range of marine organisms across the globe. Some species of the anisakid family (Ascaridoidea: Anisakidae) can cause gastrointestinal disease in humans (i. e. anisakidosis).
Miguel Bao +6 more
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Comparative study of Taqman-based qPCR assay for the detection of Anisakis simplex and Pseudoterranova decipiens. [PDF]
PLoS ONEAnisakidosis is a foodborne parasitic infection caused by the consumption of raw or uncooked seafood that contains third stage larvae from the Anisakidae family.
Mi-Gyeong Kim +6 more
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