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

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.

Keywords

• anisakiasis
• Anisakis
• food safety
• zoonoses
• parasites
• marine nematodes