Anisakiasis and Gastroallergic Reactions Associated with Anisakis pegreffii Infection, Italy

Anisakiasis and Gastroallergic Reactions Associated with Anisakis pegreffii Infection, Italy

Human cases of gastric anisakiasis caused by the zoonotic parasite Anisakis pegreffii are increasing in Italy. The disease is caused by ingestion of larval nematodes in lightly cooked or raw seafood. Because symptoms are vague and serodiagnosis is difficult, the disease is often misdiagnosed and cas...

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Main Authors: Simonetta Mattiucci, Paolo Fazii, Alba De Rosa, Michela Paoletti, Angelo Salomone Megna, Antonio Glielmo, Maurizio De Angelis, Antonella Costa, Costantino Meucci, Vito Calvaruso, Italo Sorrentini, Giuseppe Palma, Fabrizio Bruschi, Giuseppe Nascetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-03-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Anisakis pegreffii
parasite
zoonosis
zoonoses
anisakiasis
allergic reaction
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/3/12-1017_article

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