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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).
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What are the alternative names for Anisakiasis?
  • Anisakiasis
  • Anisakis infection
  • Pseudoterranova infection
Who are the top Anisakiasis Local Doctors?
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Simonetta Mattiucci
Elite
Highly rated in
3
conditions

Sapienza University Of Rome

Department Of Public Health And Infectious Diseases, 
Sapienza, IT 

Simonetta Mattiucci practices in Sapienza, Italy. Mattiucci is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anisakiasis, Secernentea Infections, Helminthiasis, and Intestinal Parasitosis.

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Ivona Mladineo
Elite
Highly rated in
4
conditions

Institute Of Oceanography And Fisheries

Split, HR 

Ivona Mladineo practices in Split, Croatia. Mladineo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anisakiasis, Secernentea Infections, Helminthiasis, and Distomatosis.

 
 
 
 
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Serena Cavallero
Elite
Highly rated in
6
conditions

Sapienza University Of Rome

Department Of Public Health And Infectious Diseases, 
Sapienza, IT 

Serena Cavallero practices in Sapienza, Italy. Cavallero is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. 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

What are the Latest Advances for Anisakiasis?
Shotgun Proteomics for L3 and L4 Anisakis simplex Development Stages.
Journal: Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
Published: March 09, 2021
Gastro-allergic anisakiasis: The first case reported in Colombia and a literature review
Condition: Gastro-Allergic Anisakiasis
Journal: Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud
Treatment Used: Endoscopic Extraction
Number of Patients: 1
Published: September 19, 2019
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