Otherwise known as herring worm disease, this is caused by the larva of several species of Anisakis, a nematode found in herring, dolphins, whales and other large sea creatures.

It is prevalent in Japan and northern Europe where there is a predilection towards eating raw fish.

Patients usually present with epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting.


Source: Clinical Medicine, Kumar and Clarke

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