Gingivostomatitis after eating fish parasitized by Anisakis simplex: a case report

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2003 Oct;96(4):437-40. doi: 10.1016/s1079-2104(03)00264-6.

Abstract

Anisakis simplex (AS) is a nematode that may be encountered as a parasite in various kinds of seafood. Human beings may accidentally acquire AS larvae by eating raw or undercooked seafood. In addition to human parasitization (anisakiasis), this nematode can induce allergic reactions. AS-related diseases are frequent, especially in those countries with a high level of fish consumption and with traditions of eating raw or undercooked seafood. To our knowledge, this is the first report of gingivostomatitis secondary to the ingestion of fish with AS parasites.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anisakiasis / immunology*
  • Anisakis / immunology*
  • Antigens, Helminth / immunology
  • Female
  • Fishes / parasitology*
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / parasitology
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomatitis / immunology*
  • Stomatitis / parasitology*

Substances

  • Antigens, Helminth