A high number of parasites can infect fish, and some can be transmitted to humans. Human or fish-eating mammals can be the main host of these parasites. Today, more than 40 species of fish-borne parasites have been identified, causing disease in humans. These parasites
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A high number of parasites can infect fish, and some can be transmitted to humans. Human or fish-eating mammals can be the main host of these parasites. Today, more than 40 species of fish-borne parasites have been identified, causing disease in humans. These parasites can be classified as protozoa, trematode, Cestoda, Nematoda and Acanthocephala. Infection in humans usually occurs following the consumption of larvae-infected meat. The possibility and the rate of infection directly relate to different criteria, including the fish consumption rate, level of hygiene, feeding habits, and methods of cooking or processing. In this article, having discussed the fish-borne parasites, the reports of zoonotic parasites from fish in Iran have been discussed.
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