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Zoonotic Marine Nematode Infection of Fish Products in Landlocked Country, Slovakia.

Authors :
Oros, Mikuláš
Barčák, Daniel
Antolová, Daniela
Fecková, Miroslava
Scholz, Tomáš
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Dec2023, Vol. 29 Issue 12, p2578-2580, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Fish products in Slovakia have been heavily infected with Anisakis spp. larvae, which causes human anisakiasis. We found larvae in all tested samples of frozen Atlantic herring. Anisakid allergen t-Ani s7 testing revealed 2 positive cases in humans, signaling need for health authorities to closely monitor zoonotic marine parasites, even in inland areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
29
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173787143
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2912.230674