Epidemiology of human anisakiasis: incidence and sources in France.
A retrospective study on anisakiasis was carried out in France with 32 laboratories specializing in parasitology. During January 1985-September 1987, 21 cases of anisakiasis were diagnosed and confirmed by parasitological identification or serology. Various fish species were involved. Although anisakiasis is not a major public health problem, there is a need for regulation in the fish industry and for consumer information.
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Direction Générale de la Santé, Bureau des Maladies Transmissibles, Paris, France.
Bacou
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Belveze
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D000818:Animals; D005399:Fishes / Q000469:parasitology; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies