Imported Haycocknema perplexum Infection, United States

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 extend-ed, high-dose albendazole.

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This is a case report of myositis caused by a rare parasite in Australia. The patient experienced progressive weakness in facial, axial, and limb muscles for 8 years. Treatment with high-dose albendazole improved the symptoms.