[Allergy to Anisakis simplex. Report of 2 cases and review of the literature]

Rev Clin Esp. 1998 Sep;198(9):598-600.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Anisakis simplex is a nematode which parasitizes mainly fish and cephalopods and accidentally human beings after ingestion. Apart from the different digestive syndromes, this organism has recently been involved as cause of IgE-mediated allergic reactions of variable degree (urticaria to severe angioedema). In this report three patients with the diagnosis of allergy to Anisakis simplex are reported and a review of the literature is made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Anisakis / immunology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urticaria / parasitology*