A 45-year-old female came back from a trip abroad having had nausea and diarrhea, and then later muscle aches, fever, and chills.She is admitted to a local hospital, and is diagnosed
With trichinosis.Which of the following is most consistent with this disease?

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Eosinophilia is a hallmark of trichinosis, as the larvae of the Trichinella roundworm elicit an eosinophilic response. The other choices (B, C, and D) are not commonly associated with trichinosis.

A 45-Year-Old Female Came Back from a Trip Abroad Having