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Imported Haycocknema perplexum Infection, United States

Authors :
Bobbi S, Pritt
Blaine A, Mathison
Richard S, Bradbury
Teerin, Liewluck
Stefan, Nicolau
John C, O'Horo
David, Grunst
Marcus V, Pinto
Amy A, Swanson
Abinash, Virk
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases. 28(11)
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

We report an imported case of myositis caused by a rare parasite, Haycocknema perplexum, in Australia in a 37-year-old man who had progressive facial, axial, and limb weakness, dysphagia, dysphonia, increased levels of creatine kinase and hepatic aminotransferases, and peripheral eosinophilia for 8 years. He was given extended, high-dose albendazole.

Details

ISSN :
10806059
Volume :
28
Issue :
11
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Accession number :
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