A definitive diagnosis can be made in a Trichinella infection on the basis of which of the following findings?

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Diagnosis may be difficult because the symptoms may resemble a variety of influenza-like illnesses.A thorough patient history is required to assist the physician in diagnosing the condition in a timely fashion.The identification of the encysted larvae through muscle biopsy provides a definitive diagnosis.However,based on the locations of the larvae,some tissues may be difficult to access;therefore the condition may not be diagnosed until the postmortem examination.

A Definitive Diagnosis Can Be Made in a Trichinella Infection