Anisakiasis

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.610.335.508.700.100.060 - C01.610.432.060 - C06.405.469.452.060

**Synonyms:** - Anisakis Infection