[The problem of anisakiasis].

Presents a brief analysis of the basic findings concerning the pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, prevention, and epidemiology of anisakiasis in the world. Suggests an opinion on a high prevalence of anisakiasis in some regions of Russia, where it is erroneously diagnosed as some other gastrointestinal diseases. Presents the author's data on the infestation of fish with Anisakis simplex and Pseudoterranova decipiens larvae in the Okhotsk and Bering seas. Emphasizes the necessity of developing recommendations on anisakiasis for practical health service.