ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Anisakis. This disease presents
with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or a hypersensitivity reaction. Transmission
is by ingestion of undercooked contaminated fish or squid. Confirmation is by a history
of consumption of undercooked fish or squid, or identification of Anisakis in the
intestines or in a vomit sample.;
ICD-11 synonym : Infection due to Anisakis larvae; anisakiasis due to Pseudoterranova decipiens; anisakiasis due to Anisakis simplex; anisakis infestation;
ICD-11 inclusion : Infection due to Anisakis larvae;
A disease caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Anisakis. This disease presents
with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or a hypersensitivity reaction. Transmission
is by ingestion of undercooked contaminated fish or squid. Confirmation is by a history
of consumption of undercooked fish or squid, or identification of Anisakis in the
intestines or in a vomit sample.