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- Title
Anisakis simplex and urticaria. What we know about its real incidence and management in dermatological settings?
- Authors
Javor, Sanja; Bignardi, Donatella; Borro, Matteo; Massone, Cesare
- Abstract
Acute or chronic infections have been described among causes of chronic urticaria (CU). Anisakidosis is a human disease caused by the ingestion of larval nematodes of the family Anisakidae. The infestation is acquired by eating raw seafood or undercooked fish and squid. There are considerable variations in the frequency of underlying causes in the different studies and in different countries, such as differences in diets and the prevalence of infections. Anisakis simplex has been recognized as a trigger of both acute and CU manifestations. However, there is still a lack of evidence about its management and treatment in dermatology. We, therefore, reviewed some biologic properties of Anisakis simplex in order to understand the relationship between its biology and the mechanism it uses to establish chronic dermatological conditions such as urticaria and cause late complications. In addition, we herein report some concerns about the effectiveness of systemic treatment in preventing complications and management in dermatological settings.
- Subjects
URTICARIA; ANISAKIS; THERAPEUTIC complications; CHRONIC diseases; NEMATODES; BIOLOGY
- Publication
Dermatology Reports, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 1, p69
- ISSN
2036-7406
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4081/dr.2023.9819