title: Gastrointestinal Anisakidosis - Watch What You Eat.
abstract: Gastrointestinal anisakidosis is an under-reported and often misdiagnosed parasitic infection caused by the larvae of a nematode anisakis. The majority of cases are seen in Japan due to the consumption of raw and undercooked seafood; however, the incidence is likely to rise in the United States given the rising popularity of Japanese cuisine like sashimi or sushi. This unique report highlights the importance of considering anisakiasis in the differential diagnoses for patients with nonspecific abdominal symptoms with a recent history of raw or undercooked fish consumption.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital.
authors.forename: Moiz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital.
authors.forename: Faez
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ayoob
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Staten Island University Hospital.
authors.forename: Mayurathan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kesavan
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Staten Island University Hospital.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gumaste
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Disease, Staten Island University Hospital.
authors.forename: Ambreen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khalil
keywords: anisakiasis; peritonitis