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Hyperinfection with Anisakis simplex sensu stricto: observations from a cluster of two cases in France [PDF]

Food and Waterborne Parasitology
Anisakidosis is an infection resulting from the ingestion of raw or undercooked fish products infected by Anisakidae larvae. Most infections are self-limiting in humans.
Manon Robert, Maureen Duflot, Fakhri Jeddi, Carelle Koudougou, Louise Durand, Florent Morio, Mélanie Gay, Patrice Le Pape, Rose-Anne Lavergne   +8 more
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Parasitic Infections of Freshwater Fish in Kenya: Prevalence Patterns, Ecological Drivers, and Implications for Aquaculture Sustainability. [PDF]

J Parasitol Res
Fish 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 ...
Waruiru RM, Ageng O FO, Wanja DW, Murugami JW, Maina KW, Mavuti SK, Kamundia PW, Gichohi CM, Wainaina JM, Hamisi MM, Oginga OK, Nyaga PN, Mbuthia PG.   +12 more
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Assessing allergenic potential, exposure and risk of <i>Anisakis</i> spp. [PDF]

EFSA J
Abstract 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, Herfurth UM, Mladineo I, Winkel M.   +3 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, Elena Madrid, Laia V. Meliá, Francisco Casañ, Sandra Sáez-Durán, María Trelis, Ángela L. Debenedetti   +6 more
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Food Safety Concerns: Anisakis spp. in Ready-to-Eat Fish from the Greek Market [PDF]

Pathogens
Nematode parasites of the family Anisakidae can cause human disease when ingested, at the third larval stage (L3), through infected fish or fish products.
Evangelia N. Papapostolou, Serafeim C. Chaintoutis, Panagiota Gousia, Aggeliki Karpouza, Melania Kachrimanidou, Anastasia Diakou   +5 more
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Marine Parasites as Bioindicators for Toxins and Their Potential Role as Environmental Sinks for Marine Fauna. [PDF]

J Parasitol Res
Background Researches are being frequently conducted on the utility aspects of helminth parasites worldwide. The evolution is driven by the need for survival against the toxicity of biometals that emerged in zoonotic roundworms of Anisakidae. Aims This study is aimed at investigating whether the sequestration of biometals from the environment into the ...
Yadav A, Yadav A, Mahobiya P, Malhotra SK.   +3 more
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First Case of Human Anisakiosis in Greece: Acute Invasive Infection Mimicking Peritoneal Malignancy [PDF]

Pathogens
Consumption 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, Anastasia Diakou, Konstantinos Vasiliadis, Serafeim C. Chaintoutis, Eleftheria Massa, George N. Konstantinou, Albion Totsi, Athanasios Xakis, Christos Papavasiliou   +8 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, Donatella Bignardi, Matteo Borro, Cesare Massone   +3 more
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A case of extra-gastrointestinal anisakidosis mimicking peritoneal carcinomatosis

International Journal of Infectious Diseases
We report a rare case of extra-gastrointestinal anisakidosis in a patient with abdominal pain. Initial computed tomography scan showed lesions concerning for peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Jessica Bethlahmy, Brady Page
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Detection and Characterization of Visceral Anisakid Nematodes in Blue Whiting from Portuguese Waters [PDF]

Foods
This 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, Mahima Hemnani, Ana Luísa Martins, João R. Mesquita   +3 more
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