Accidental endoscopic finding of Anisakis simplex in human colon

Anisakidosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the ingestion of nematodes belonging to the family of Anisakidae. Human infection is caused by intake of raw or undercooked sea fish and cephalopods infested by Anisakis larvae. We present a case of accidental endoscopic finding of an alive nematode adher...

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Main Authors: Aurelia Aloia, Pasquale Carlomagno, Michele Gambardella, Manlio Schiavo, Vincenzo Pasquale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2359