Anisakiasis
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Anisakiasis what are that
Anisakiasis, or herring worm disease, is a parasitic disease caused by nematodes worms that attach to the wall of the esophagus, stomach, or intestine. The best ways to prevent this disease is to avoid eating raw or undercooked fish or squid.
how do you get infected
When humans eat raw or undercooked infected fish or squid
esophagus
what is a esophagus the part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach
stomach
the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs
intestine
the lower part of the alimentary canal from the end of the stomach to the anus.
What are the signs and symptoms
The signs and symptoms of anisakiasis are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, diarrhea, blood and mucus in stool, and mild fever. Allergic reactions with rash and itching, and infrequently, anaphylaxis, can also occur.
treatment
The treatment for anisakiasis may require removal of the worm from the body by endoscopy or surgery.