PARASITAS DE PEIXES COM POTENCIAL ZOONÓTICO DESCRITOS NO BRASIL.

Brazil stands out in the world production of food of animal origin. Among these foods is the fish meat that currently comes from both commercial aquaculture production and extractive fishing. With the increase in fish consumption in Brazil and worldwide, it is important to prevent and control the occurrence of Foodborne Diseases (DTAs). There are several studies relating the presence of bacteria in food outbreaks transmitted by fish, mainly of fish acquired in open markets, however there are few studies regarding parasites in this type of meat, and fish can harbor several parasites. Thus, the objective is to inform parasites that can cause food outbreaks through the consumption of fish both in captivity and in extractive fishing. In Brazil, there is a very shortage of epidemiological data and a consequent lack of diagnosis in both consumer fish and fish-consuming humans. With this, the veterinarian is an important ally as a sanitary agent playing a fundamental role in preventing and helping, in reducing the risks of spreading parasites to humans. It is concluded that the knowledge of zoonotic parasites transmitted by fish is important, both by professionals and by the consumer population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]