Anisakiasis

MONDO:0015200

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.

Also known as: Anisakis simplex infection, Anisakiases, Anisakis infection, Pseudoterranova infection, infections, Anisakis simplex

4 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Anisakiasis itself.

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Where it sits in the disease tree

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↑ Ascaridida infectious disease (10) ↑ Intestinal helminthiasis (9)

Including sub-types (4) Tagged with Anisakiasis (1)

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Do fish workers get more allergies? new study investigates

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This completed study looked at how common fish allergy is among people who work with fish, like fishermen and fish-processing factory workers, compared to other workers. Researchers surveyed 486 people in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, asking about allergic symptoms and exposure to fi…

Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC

Anisakiasis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Do fish workers get more allergies? new study investigates