Anisakiasis

ICD-10 Code B81.0

Anisakiasis

Definition

Infection with roundworms of the genus anisakis. Human infection results from the consumption of fish harboring roundworm larvae. The worms may cause acute nausea; vomiting; or penetrate into the wall of the digestive tract where they give rise to eosinophilic granuloma in the stomach; intestines; or the omentum.

Also known as Anisakis simplex infection — per MONDO

Also identified as