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Intestinal anisakiasis

1975; Elsevier BV; Volume: 59; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0002-9343(75)90328-9

1555-7162

Geraldine S. Pinkus, Catherine Coolidge, M. D. Little,

Leech Biology and Applications

The first case of intestinal anisakiasis In North America is described. This parasitic disease is recognized as a public health hazard in Japan and Europe. Man becomes infected with a larval form of the nematode Anisakis by consuming raw or undercooked fish containing the parasite. Typically, patients present with acute abdominal syndromes. Clinical and roentgenographic features may cause confusion with regional enteritis. Histologically, a striking eosinophilic granulomatous reaction occurs. Anisakiasis is most effectively prevented by discouraging the consumption of raw fish.