Riesgos y prevención tras el consumo de organismos acuáticos que producen enfermedades en seres humanos por presencia de parásitos

Abstract

Ictizoonosis is called a disease that is manifested in humans by the consumption of animals contaminated with infectious agents such as bacteria, parasites, or toxins, which can be transmitted by aquatic species to humans, there may also be cross-contamination due to handling of aquaculture organisms that is, being in contact with animals. Some organisms are for gastronomic use and are processed in an inappropriate way for human beings, which causes an infection that unbalances the health of individuals or an entire population. Mollusks and crustacean fish are part of the gastronomy of a large part of the human population, and depending on socio-cultural traditions, food based on marine products can be prepared inappropriately, which could cause gastrointestinal problems and poisoning in humans. Due to the aforementioned, consuming aquatic species contaminated by pathogens or inadequately prepared can deteriorate the health of human beings who present a variety of symptoms, in some cases, they are usually mild, but they could cause a greater problem if consumed in an unhealthy way for a long time.