Anncaliia algerae Microsporidial Myositis, New South Wales, Australia

Abstract

We describe the successful management of Anncaliia algerae microsporidial myositis in a man with graft versus host disease after hemopoietic stem cell transplantation. We also summarize clinical presentation and management approaches and discuss the importance of research into the acquisition of this infection and strategies for prevention.

Keywords

• myositis
• microsporidia
• Anncaliia
• infection
• immunosuppressed
• stem cell transplant