• Family: Anisakidae
• 4 Genera: Anisakis, Psuedoterranova dicipiens, Contracaecum spp., Hysterothylacium (Thynnascaris) spp.
• Anisakis and Psuedoterranova -
  • Anisakis and Psuedoterranova are the 2 gastrointestinal nematodes that infect humans

   

General Parasite Info:

• Anisakid larvae mature into adults only in the gastrointestinal tract of marine mammals. (see Life Cycle)

• Humans are incidental hosts. Human infection occurs by consuming infected raw fish.