Food poisoning, Food poisoning treatment

Food Poisoning Germs: Parasites – Nanophyetus Spp.

By admin on April 12th, 2010

Food Poisoning Parasite: Nanophyetus Spp.

Nanophyetus Spp.: This parasite is scientifically known as Nanophyetus Salmincola. Generally these parasites are known as flukes or flatworms. Nanophyetiasis is the food poisoning ailment caused by this parasite. This parasite targets the people who eat raw or undercooked fresh water or anadromous fish like salmonids. Nanophyetiasis is spread through these parasites at their larval stage which reside in the flesh of freshwater fish.

The consumption of raw or undercooked freshwater fish by the people is the cause for the food poisoning ailment Nanophyetiasis. An affected individual may show no symptoms at all. Otherwise, certain symptoms of this food poisoning ailment can be seen in affected individuals. Diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and fatigue are the well known symptoms of Nanophyetiasis.

The treatment for this food poisoning ailment is given by supplying some medicines to the affected individuals. In addition to these medicines, electrolyte and nutrition supplements should be given. Then this food poisoning ailment can be cured.