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Description: Parasite infection by raw fish is rare (less than 40[1] cases per year in the U.S.), but involves mainly three kinds of parasites: Clonorchis sinensis (a trematode/fluke), Anisakis (a nematode/roundworm) and Diphyllobothrium a (cestode/tapeworm),[1] all with gastrointestinal, but otherwise distinct, symptoms. [2][3][4][5] Model: Mikael Häggström. To discuss image, please see Template talk:Häggström diagrams
Title: Symptoms of Raw fish infection
Credit: All used images are in public domain. References ↑ a b WaiSays: About Consuming Raw Fish Retrieved on April, 14, 2009 ↑ For Chlonorchiasis: Public Health Agency of Canada > Clonorchis sinensis - Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Retrieved on April, 14, 2009 ↑ For Anisakiasis: WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Anisakiasis Retrieved on April, 14, 2009 ↑ For Diphyllobothrium: MedlinePlus > Diphyllobothriasis Updated by: Arnold L. Lentnek, MD. Retrieved on April, 14, 2009 ↑ For symptoms of diphyllobothrium due to vitamin B12-deficiency University of Maryland Medical Center > Megaloblastic (Pernicious) Anemia Retrieved on April 14, 2009
Author: Mikael Häggström
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