The tapeworm( parasite) parasitizes in some species of fish and lives in them for a long time, and does not show itself and leads to infection of people. It can live in water until it enters the living organism, while laying eggs. Fans of raw, dried, smoked dishes and sushi should be aware of the potential for helminthic invasion. What is fraught with the use of products in which the parasite itself lives or its eggs, whether it is possible to use these products for food or not, we will consider further.
There is enough photo of the marine fauna affected by parasites and it is possible to consider in detail how it looks. Since the tapeworm in fish is afraid of salts, more often it is found in the one that lives in fresh water. But it is also found in the inhabitants of salty sea water. Lovers have such food without heat treatment, you should know that the parasite infected with eggs will facilitate their migration to your digestive tract. Those who love fishing should take into account that the fish, invaded by parasitic species of the chain, floats closer to the surface of the water. Disrupting the work of the swim bladder, this worm forces her to swim closer to the air. It is strictly forbidden to eat its meat in its raw form. Determine the presence of infestation is possible if you carefully check the abdominal cavity, where parasitic worms are found. Use without cleaning and checking the cavity is not recommended. How does a tapeworm look like in a fish and what kinds of fish it is, it's easy to learn from photos and videos. We will also consider this issue, carefully analyzing domestic and foreign sources.
Is solitair fish dangerous for humans?
Foods contaminated with parasites are dangerous to humans. Solitaire in fish is dangerous because, getting into the digestive system of people, it safely parasitizes in many organs. The consequences of this are very deplorable and can even lead to a fatal outcome in the late diagnosis of helminthiosis and untimely treatment. If this seems to you fearless, look at the photo.
Any fish should be carefully treated thermally to prevent the possibility of the live parasite entering the human body. It's not difficult to guess whether you can eat fish with tapeworm. This is possible only if it is well-roasted or frozen, otherwise it can not be eaten.severe consequences may occur.
Tapeworm in dried and smoked fish
Solitaire in dried fish does not exist in the form of sexually mature specimens, but in the form of eggs. An adult does not survive in such conditions, and the probability of viability of eggs exists, and quite high. An adult is also found if the product is not processed and not cleaned. But she will not have any visual signs of life, so she will not be given due attention, and the person will lose vigilance. What do fans of jerky meat do? First of all, buy from trusted sellers, preferably having all the documents for products offered for sale and consumption. Thoroughly inspect the product before use.
In saltwater fish, a tapeworm, for example, in pollock, can be found. Since this variety reaches the consumer in a frozen form, such parasites are not viable in it and are not dangerous. To be afraid of buyers of the certificated production there is nothing. Residents of seaside areas who can buy fresh seafood must always pay attention to the seller and the available certificates. Carefully process thermally purchased products.
In a smoked fish, a tapeworm can exist if the treatment was quick and at insufficiently high temperatures. There are certain smoking rules that not all manufacturers follow. Find out for sure you can not, so again, you should carefully choose a seller or completely exclude the product, cooked in this way from your diet.
The ribbon parasite fish thistle particularly often causes helminthiasis in humans. It develops rapidly, lays millions of eggs and reaches large sizes. Initially, the egg develops in water. But then it gets into the digestive tract to crustaceans and the like, after which it enters the body of large animals. After their death at the egg stage, the helminth again enters the water. There is a real danger of human infection. In this case, it is particularly cautious to be people who use dried and smoked carp, herring, pollock.
In which fish does tapeworm occur?
Quite often the tapeworm is found in the karass. There are some ponds where the crucian is completely struck by the parasite. To clarify this easily - in them he swims slowly, sluggishly and close to the air. Most often these are polluted water sources without runoff or movement, or they may be ponds near industrial facilities.
Fans of fine fish dishes should know that there is a tapeworm in the pike. There is also a tapeworm in herring. As a rule, it does not depend on the type of fish, there may exist a parasite in it, depending on the viability and size of the worm. Solitaire can be in pollock, bream, podsche, pike-perch, mackerel. In cancer, the tapeworm only exists in the form of eggs. Worms of large size are not found in them. It is worth remembering that even a roach with tapeworm can get on the table. But if it is frozen, then there is no danger, and it is not forbidden to eat. At low temperatures, the worm dies.
Can I eat fish with tapeworm?
Is it possible to cook fish invaded with a chain, without harm to health?- Yes. But the main principle is to be observed - complete processing of the product under the influence of heat, so that the parasite and eggs are destroyed. In case the product is used in raw form, it must be a certified, certified and purchased from a well-known seller of quality products.
Also should not fish in places with a suspicious reputation, as well as in water bodies where it is prohibited. Do not buy products sold at the road. It is better to use for preparation those species that are grown in special incubators created by people, where the risk of invasion is lower than in natural reservoirs. The whim of eating is not the case for the sake of which it is worth risking such a life-threatening illness. Find out what features are parasitized organisms, you can by photo. Vigilance and adequacy are your helpers in choosing a fish restaurant and the type of consumption of this product.