Abstract
It is well known that in Anisakis infections remarkable eosinophilic infiltrations are seen in the tissue surrounding the larvae and that the imbedded area of the worms shows a strong allergic reaction. A reliable diagnosis of anisakiasis depends on recovery of the worms. The morphological examinations, however, are not easy and are often very difficult in chronic cases or where there is a latent clinical symptomatology.
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Tsuji, M. (1989). Serological and Immunological Studies. In: Ishikura, H., Namiki, M. (eds) Gastric Anisakiasis in Japan. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68290-5_13
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