A fellow student has just returned from a trip to the jungle and is feeling ill.He is diagnosed with Chagas disease,which is caused by a parasite.Which leukocyte is most likely to be elevated,as shown by a white blood cell count?

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Eosinophils are commonly elevated in cases of parasitic infections, including Chagas disease. They play a role in defense against parasites by releasing toxic granules to kill the parasites. The other leukocytes listed are not typically associated with this type of infection.

A Fellow Student Has Just Returned from a Trip to the Jungle