Foodborne parasitology 🪱
Introduction 🍴 The study of parasites transmitted through food, focusing on their life cycles, transmission, and impact on human health. It’s like understanding the possible hidden “little animals” present in food and that can cause illness. Fish related parasites 🐟 Parasites found in fish, such as Anisakis and Diphyllobothrium, which can infect humans through raw or undercooked fish. Think of them as the unwelcome guests in your sushi. Meat related parasites 🥩 Parasites like Tapeworms and Toxoplasma that can be transmitted through undercooked or contaminated meat....