Gastric Anisakiasis Masquerading as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Anisakiasis of the gastrointestinal tract is caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood infected with Anisakis larvae. Penetration of Anisakis larvae into the gastrointestinal mucosa leads to severe epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting, usually within hours of ingestion of the parasite...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/8635340 |