Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese markets
Abstract Anisakiosis is a significant zoonotic disease caused by parasitic nematodes of the Anisakis genus. It can be contracted by humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked fish contaminated with the parasite, leading to gastrointestinal and allergic symptoms. While anisakiosis is not fr...
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| description | Abstract Anisakiosis is a significant zoonotic disease caused by parasitic nematodes of the Anisakis genus. It can be contracted by humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked fish contaminated with the parasite, leading to gastrointestinal and allergic symptoms. While anisakiosis is not frequently documented in Portugal, the presence of allergic reactions to Anisakis in Spain suggests ongoing exposure in the Iberian Peninsula. To address this concern, the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research in Porto, Portugal, in collaboration with the Biology Centre of Czech Academy of Sciences in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, has proposed a project entitled ‘Assessing Portuguese Health Risks: Anisakis Parasite in Atlantic Chub Mackerel (Scomber colias) Sold in Portuguese Markets’ under the European Food Risk Assessment Fellowship Programme. The primary objective of the project is to gather valuable epidemiological data on the host, Atlantic chub mackerel (S. colias) and the parasitic nematode (Anisakis spp.) with the focus on assessing contamination levels and evaluating potential health risks associated with anisakiosis in the Portuguese population. By conducting this research, the project aims to contribute to the understanding of anisakiosis and its impact on public health in Portugal. Investigation of the presence of the Anisakis parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel sold in Portuguese markets will provide crucial insights into the risks associated with consuming raw or undercooked fish. Ultimately, our findings will aid in the development of preventive measures and guidelines to ensure the well‐being of the Portuguese population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c996993d7ee14e3c8f78175f811800722023-11-30T10:34:39ZengWileyEFSA Journal1831-47322023-11-0121S1n/an/a10.2903/j.efsa.2023.e211004Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese marketsArmine Asatryan0Ivona Mladineo1Maria Joao Santos2Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre Czech Academy of Sciences Ceske Budejovice CzechiaInstitute of Parasitology, Biology Centre Czech Academy of Sciences Ceske Budejovice CzechiaCIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Animal Pathology Laboratory, Port of Leix ̃oes Cruise Terminal General Norton de Matos Avenue, s/n 4450‐208 Matosinhos PortugalAbstract Anisakiosis is a significant zoonotic disease caused by parasitic nematodes of the Anisakis genus. It can be contracted by humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked fish contaminated with the parasite, leading to gastrointestinal and allergic symptoms. While anisakiosis is not frequently documented in Portugal, the presence of allergic reactions to Anisakis in Spain suggests ongoing exposure in the Iberian Peninsula. To address this concern, the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research in Porto, Portugal, in collaboration with the Biology Centre of Czech Academy of Sciences in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, has proposed a project entitled ‘Assessing Portuguese Health Risks: Anisakis Parasite in Atlantic Chub Mackerel (Scomber colias) Sold in Portuguese Markets’ under the European Food Risk Assessment Fellowship Programme. The primary objective of the project is to gather valuable epidemiological data on the host, Atlantic chub mackerel (S. colias) and the parasitic nematode (Anisakis spp.) with the focus on assessing contamination levels and evaluating potential health risks associated with anisakiosis in the Portuguese population. By conducting this research, the project aims to contribute to the understanding of anisakiosis and its impact on public health in Portugal. Investigation of the presence of the Anisakis parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel sold in Portuguese markets will provide crucial insights into the risks associated with consuming raw or undercooked fish. Ultimately, our findings will aid in the development of preventive measures and guidelines to ensure the well‐being of the Portuguese population.https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.e211004Anisakisfish parasiterisk assessmentdiseaseEFSA |
| spellingShingle | Armine Asatryan Ivona Mladineo Maria Joao Santos Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese markets EFSA Journal Anisakis fish parasite risk assessment disease EFSA |
| title | Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese markets |
| title_full | Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese markets |
| title_fullStr | Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese markets |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese markets |
| title_short | Assessing Portuguese health risks: Anisakiks parasite in Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias) sold in Portuguese markets |
| title_sort | assessing portuguese health risks anisakiks parasite in atlantic chub mackerel scomber colias sold in portuguese markets |
| topic | Anisakis fish parasite risk assessment disease EFSA |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.e211004 |
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