Background Nematodes of the genus Anisakis parasitize many commercial fish species and
are responsible for a fish-borne zoonosis (anisakiasis) and allergic reactions. Anisakis can …

Dromedary, or one-humped, camels Camelus dromedarius are an almost exclusively
domesticated species that are common in arid areas as both beasts of burden and …

Background Dogs are the most common pet animals worldwide. They may harbour a wide
range of parasites with zoonotic potential, thus causing a health risk to humans. In Nigeria …

Changing eating habits, population growth and movements, global trade of foodstuff,
changes in food production systems, climate change, increased awareness and better …

Food-borne parasitic zoonoses (FBPZs) cause death and serious diseases in humans and
animals worldwide, and are of both public health significance and socioeconomic …

Background Human gnathostomiasis is a food-borne zoonosis. Its etiological agents are the
third-stage larvae of Gnathostoma spp. Human gnathostomiasis is often reported in …

A large number of parasites infect fish but only a few cause illnesses in humans. Due to their
high incidence the following helminth families deserve particular attention: Opisthorchiidae …

Anisakis species are marine nematodes which can cause zoonotic infection in humans if
consumed in raw, pickled or undercooked fish and seafood. Infection with Anisakis is …

Dogs play many roles and their presence within people's houses has increased. In rural
settings dog faeces are not removed from the streets, representing an environmental …

The anisakid nematode populations collected from fish and stranded cetaceans along from
Iberian Peninsula waters were morphologically identified as corresponding to the Anisakis …