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 …

The Mediterranean Sea is recognized as a marine biodiversity hotspot. This enclosed basin
is facing several anthropogenic-driven threats, such as seawater warming, pollution …

Parasite biodiversity in cetaceans represents a neglected component of the marine
ecosystem. This study aimed to investigate the distribution and genetic diversity of anisakid …

As one of the world's megadiverse countries, Australian biodiversity is vital for global
biodiversity. Nematodes belonging to the genus Anisakis (family Anisakidae) are an …

Anisakid nematodes are a globally distributed group of marine mammal parasites. Kogiid
whales, including the pygmy sperm whale Kogia breviceps, host an assemblage of specific …

Species of Anisakis typically infect the stomach of cetaceans worldwide, often causing
ulcerative lesions that may compromise the host's health. These nematodes also cause …

In this study, Anisakis nematodes isolated from toothed and baleen whales from localities
around Japan were molecularly (PCR-RFLP) identified. In Wakayama, common bottlenose …

Parasite monitoring is considered a necessary step for cetacean management and
conservation. Between February 2013 and July 2015, 26 dolphins (15 Stenella …

Background Anisakiasis is an emerging public health problem, caused by Anisakis spp.
nematode larvae. Anisakiasis presents as variable and unspecific gastrointestinal and/or …

Free-ranging cetaceans are considered sentinels for the marine ecosystem's health. New
and non-invasive methods have been set up for the collection of fecal samples from free …