Human gastric hyperinfection by Anisakis simplex: A severe and unusual presentation and a brief review
- Authors: Baptista-Fernandes T, Belo S, Castro I, Ferreira PM, Mansinho K, Paixao P, Pinto-Marques P, Rodrigues M, Roque L, Toscano C
- Publication Year: 2017
- Journal: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28882665
Anisakiasis is an emerging marine food-borne zoonosis resulting from the accidental ingestion of Anisakis larvae, through the consumption of raw or undercooked infected seafood products. The first case of human gastric hyperinfection by Anisakis simplex with an unusual and severe presentation, occurring in a Portuguese woman, is described in this article. Over 140 anisakid larvae […]
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