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Intestinal anisakiasis in Italy: case report
C M Moschella1, S Mattiucci, P Mingazzini
1Department of Surgery, University Hospital Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Journal of Helminthology
|October 8, 2004
Summary
A case of intestinal anisakiasis was reported in an Italian woman who ate raw anchovies. Diagnosis involved identifying Anisakis sp. larva type I in a surgical granuloma.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Parasitology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Anisakiasis is a parasitic infection caused by Anisakis nematodes.
- Consumption of raw or undercooked seafood is a primary transmission route.
- Larval stages of Anisakis sp. can cause gastrointestinal issues in humans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of intestinal anisakiasis.
- To highlight diagnostic methods for Anisakis sp. infections.
- To emphasize the link between raw seafood consumption and parasitic infections.
Main Methods:
- Morphological identification of Anisakis sp. larva type I.
- Surgical removal of a granuloma.
- Case report analysis.
Main Results:
- Anisakiasis diagnosed in a patient from Italy.
- Anisakis sp. larva type I identified as the causative agent.
- Morphological features confirmed in a surgical granuloma.
Conclusions:
- Raw marinated anchovies can transmit Anisakis sp. larva type I.
- Morphological analysis of larvae is crucial for diagnosis.
- Prompt surgical intervention may be necessary for complications.