Looks like the L3 arrested form of an Anisakis genus nematode; it's even displaying the "watch-spring coil" gross morphology. Unless the fish is adequately cooked or frozen, eating the cod will likely result in a transient parasitic infection of the bowel.
I'm not so sure is Anisakis as I thought the cold water cod had a benign round worm commonly -- so I propose Phocanema which I have never heard of specifically.
An anisakine worm, possibly the larval stage? Anisakis simplex? There is a risk of developing GI or anaphylactic symptoms. BW in Vt
ReplyDeleteAnisakis? If still alive (consumed raw or undercooked) could cause severe acute gastritis often requiring endoscopic removal.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the L3 arrested form of an Anisakis genus nematode; it's even displaying the "watch-spring coil" gross morphology. Unless the fish is adequately cooked or frozen, eating the cod will likely result in a transient parasitic infection of the bowel.
ReplyDeleteI'm not so sure is Anisakis as I thought the cold water cod had a benign round worm commonly -- so I propose Phocanema which I have never heard of specifically.
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