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Anisakiasis

Infection with roundworms of the genus ANISAKIS. Human infection results from the consumption of fish harboring roundworm larvae. The worms may cause acute NAUSEA; VOMITING; or penetrate into the wall of the DIGESTIVE TRACT where they give rise to EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA in the STOMACH; INTESTINES; or the OMENTUM.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): C01.610.335.508.700.100.060, C01.610.432.060, C06.405.469.452.060

MeSH Unique ID: D017129

Entry Terms:

  • Anisakiases
  • Anisakis Infection
  • Anisakis Infections
  • Infection, Anisakis
  • Infections, Anisakis

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