First report of Anisakis sp. in Epinephelus sp. in East Indonesia

Authors

  • Annytha Ina Rohi Detha
  • Diana Agustiani Wuri
  • Julianty Almet
  • Yuni Riwu
  • Christin Melky

Keywords:

Anisakis sp., East Nusa Tenggara, Epinephelus sp.

Abstract

Objective: The present research was conducted to identify the prevalence of Anisakis sp. as fish-borne zoonoses in Epinephelus sp. in territorial waters of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Materials and methods: A total of 50 fish (Epinephelus sp.) were collected from Kupang Fish Market in East Nusa Tenggara. Identification of Anisakis sp. was performed based on morphological observations considering shape of ventriculus, boring tooth, and mucron using binocular microscope.

Results: Prevalence of Anisakis sp. in Epinephelus sp. was 22% (n=11/50). The parasite was mostly found in abdominal cavity, gonad, intestines, and muscles of fish.

Conclusion: This study suggests that Anisakis sp. is present in Epinephelus sp., exerting potential health hazards for human who consume the fish.

http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2018.e241      

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Author Biographies

Annytha Ina Rohi Detha

Department of Animal Diseases and Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Faculty, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia.

Diana Agustiani Wuri

Department of Animal Diseases and Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Faculty, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia. 

Julianty Almet

Department of Parasitology, Veterinary Faculty, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia.

Yuni Riwu

Department of Parasitology, Veterinary Faculty, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia.

Christin Melky

Department of Animal Diseases and Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Faculty, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia. 

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Published

2018-04-04

How to Cite

Detha, A. I. R., Wuri, D. A., Almet, J., Riwu, Y., & Melky, C. (2018). First report of Anisakis sp. in Epinephelus sp. in East Indonesia. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 5(1), 88–92. Retrieved from https://banglajol.info/index.php/JAVAR/article/view/36141

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