19 people became infected with parasitic worms after eating dried fish from beer stores in the Saratov region - the dangerous snack was sold in the Pivazvod chain. All the victims bought fish from the chain's stores in the city of Pugachev. Rosputerbandzor discovered pathogens of opisthorchiasis - parasitic worms - in a dried ulcer. After the mass infection, 35 kg of fish were removed from sale, and the sale of other fish products was also stopped. Once in the human body, parasites infect the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Infection can lead to serious complications, including pancreatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. We are at MAX.