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What is the definition of Anisakiasis?
A fish-borne zoonosis caused by the ingestion of third stage larvae of nematodes belonging to the genus Anisakis, present in fish or cephalopods. Following its penetration in the human gastrointestinal tract, the parasite can cause gastrointestinal classified as acute (manifesting as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting), chronic, or ectopic reactions or allergic manifestations (urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic shock).
What are the alternative names for Anisakiasis?
  • Anisakiasis
  • Anisakis infection
  • Pseudoterranova infection
Who are the top Anisakiasis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Anisakiasis
Dr. Halina M. Kedziora
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Anisakiasis
Dr. Halina M. Kedziora
Internal Medicine
42 Laurel Rd E, Udp #1800, 
Stratford, NJ 
 (15.0 mi)
856-566-6843
Languages Spoken:
English

Halina Kedziora is an Internal Medicine provider in Stratford, New Jersey. Dr. Kedziora and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Orotic Aciduria Type 1, Typhoid Fever, Cholera, and Dehydration.

Experienced in Anisakiasis
Dr. David S. Bechtel
Family Medicine
Experienced in Anisakiasis
Dr. David S. Bechtel
Family Medicine

Advocare LLC

703 E Main St, Suite 9, 
Moorestown, NJ 
 (19.3 mi)
856-235-0290
Languages Spoken:
English
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David Bechtel is a Family Medicine provider in Moorestown, New Jersey. Dr. Bechtel and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Empyema. Dr. Bechtel is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Anisakiasis
Dr. Mayurathan Kesavan
Gastroenterology
Experienced in Anisakiasis
Dr. Mayurathan Kesavan
Gastroenterology

Via Affiliates

599 W State St, 200 Doylestown Health Gastroenterology, 
Doylestown, PA 
 (28.1 mi)
215-345-6050
Languages Spoken:
English

Mayurathan Kesavan is a Gastroenterologist in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kesavan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anisakiasis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center