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Name the disease and its pathogen, risk factor, prevention and treatment.
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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Disease: #Anisakiasis
Pathogens (most common):
Anisakis simplex complex
Pseudoterranova decipiens complex
Contracecum osculatum complex
Photo credit: doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid…
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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
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
