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What is the definition of Anisakiasis?
A fish-borne zoonosis caused by the ingestion of third stage larvae of nematodes belonging to the genus Anisakis, present in fish or cephalopods. Following its penetration in the human gastrointestinal tract, the parasite can cause gastrointestinal classified as acute (manifesting as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting), chronic, or ectopic reactions or allergic manifestations (urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic shock).
What are the alternative names for Anisakiasis?
  • Anisakiasis
  • Anisakis infection
  • Pseudoterranova infection
Who are the top Anisakiasis Local Doctors?
Elite in Anisakiasis
Simonetta Mattiucci
Elite in Anisakiasis
Simonetta Mattiucci
Rome, IT 

Simonetta Mattiucci practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Mattiucci is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Anisakiasis, Secernentea Infections, Helminthiasis, and Intestinal Parasitosis.

Elite in Anisakiasis
Marialetizia Palomba
Elite in Anisakiasis
Marialetizia Palomba
Viterbo, IT 

Marialetizia Palomba practices in Viterbo, Italy. Palomba is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. Their top areas of expertise are Anisakiasis, Secernentea Infections, Helminthiasis, and Intestinal Parasitosis.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Anisakiasis
Serena Cavallero
Elite in Anisakiasis
Serena Cavallero
Rome, IT 

Serena Cavallero practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Cavallero is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Anisakiasis, Secernentea Infections, Helminthiasis, and Whipworm Infection.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center