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Name the disease and its pathogen, risk factor, prevention and treatment.
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Disease: #Anisakiasis

Pathogens (most common):
Anisakis simplex complex
Pseudoterranova decipiens complex
Contracecum osculatum complex

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Risk factor #Anisakiasis

Consumption of raw / undercooked fish / squid

“Ascaridoid” nematodes (roundworm) of whales, seals (“seal worm”), marine mammals —> eggs excreted in water —> larva in crustaceans —> ingested by fish (“herringworm”, “codworm”) —> consumed by humans
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