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.
Synonyms: Anisakis Infections, Anisakiasis, Anisakiases, Infection, Anisakis, Anisakis Infection, Infections, Anisakis
Instance information
comment
93
identifier
D017129