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anisakiasis — Definition

Anisakiyaz / anisakiasis
Anisakiasis is a zoonotic infection caused by parasites larvae of Anisakis, which is transmitted by consumption of raw or less cooked seafood (especially fish and clamar). Larvaes can lead to acute abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and allergic reactions, invaze to the stomach or intestinal wall. The diagnosis is usually subject to the appearance and removal of the larvae with endoscopic. Treatment involves mechanical removal of larvae; rarely surgical intervention may be required.
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🇹🇷 Anisakiyaz
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🇬🇧 anisakiasis
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❓ What is Anisakiyaz?
Anisakiyaz; anisakiasis is a zoonotic infection caused by parasites larvae of Anisakis, which is transmitted by consumption of raw or less cooked seafood (especially fish and clamar). Larvaes can lead to acute abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and allergic reactions, invaze to the stomach or intestinal wall. The diagnosis is usually subject to the appearance and removal of the larvae with endoscopic. Treatment involves mechanical removal of larvae; rarely surgical intervention may be required.
❓ What is anisakiasis in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "anisakiasis" is Anisakiyaz.
❓ Which medical field is Anisakiyaz related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.