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[Human helminthiasis transmitted by fishes].

F Chappuis1, L Loutan

  • 1Unité de médecine des voyages et des migrations, Département de médecine communautaire, HUG, Genève. grancois.chapuis@hcuge.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|June 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Consuming raw fish can lead to various helminthiases, including anisakiasis and clonorchiasis. Proper cooking or freezing of fish effectively prevents these parasitic infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Foodborne Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Raw fish consumption is a global practice, posing risks across diverse geographical regions.
  • Several helminthiases, such as anisakiasis and clonorchiasis, are linked to consuming raw or undercooked fish.
  • Infections range from asymptomatic to severe, potentially causing hemorrhagic or tumoral complications.

Purpose:

  • To review the risks associated with consuming raw fish.
  • To discuss the diagnosis and treatment of fish-borne helminthiases.
  • To highlight effective preventive measures against parasitic infections from fish.

Summary:

  • Raw fish consumption can cause helminthiases like anisakiasis, diphyllobothriasis, clonorchiasis, opistorchiasis, and gnathostomiasis.
  • Diagnosis involves clinical history, examination, stool analysis, and serology.
  • Antiparasitic drugs (albendazole, ivermectin, praziquantel) are effective treatments.

Impact:

  • Highlights the public health significance of parasitic infections from raw fish.
  • Emphasizes the importance of food safety practices in preventing helminthiases.
  • Provides information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for healthcare providers and the public.

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