Anisakiasis and Gastroallergic Reactions Associated with<i>Anisakis pegreffii</i>Infection, Italy

Abstract

Human cases of gastric anisakiasis caused by the zoonotic parasite Anisakis pegreffii are increasing in Italy. The disease is caused by ingestion of larval nematodes in lightly cooked or raw seafood. Because symptoms are vague and serodiagnosis is difficult, the disease is often misdiagnosed and cases are understimated.