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Anisakiasis.

J A Sakanari1, J H McKerrow

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco 94143.

Clinical Microbiology Reviews
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Anisakiasis, a zoonotic disease from raw seafood, causes vague symptoms often mistaken for other conditions. Diagnosis is aided by endoscopy, with most patients recovering after worm removal.

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Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Anisakiasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection.
  • It results from consuming raw or undercooked seafood contaminated with Anisakis simplex larvae.
  • Symptoms can be non-specific, leading to misdiagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of anisakiasis.
  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of endoscopy in gastric anisakiasis.
  • To discuss the potential for invasive disease and surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical cases and diagnostic procedures for anisakiasis.
  • Endoscopic examination with biopsy for worm identification.
  • Surgical intervention for invasive cases.

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Main Results:

  • Anisakiasis symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  • Endoscopy allows for definitive diagnosis and worm removal in gastric cases.
  • Invasive anisakiasis may require surgery and can affect various organs.

Conclusions:

  • Anisakiasis diagnosis is often delayed due to non-specific symptoms.
  • Endoscopic removal is effective for gastric anisakiasis.
  • Increased consumption of raw seafood may lead to a rise in anisakiasis cases, necessitating awareness and prompt diagnosis.