micro q - basalganglia

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A 14-year-old boy has just moved with his family from Brazil to the U.S. He starts complaining of shortness of
breath and palpitations. Chest x-ray films demonstrate pulmonary congestion, and ECG shows alterations in
heart rhythm. Echocardiography reveals biventricular dilatation with massive cardiac enlargement. An
endomyocardial biopsy shows diffuse interstitial fibrosis, myocyte necrosis, chronic inflammation, and the
presence of intracellular protozoan parasites. The patient may also develop which of the following complications?
A. Achalasia
B. Chronic arthritis
C. Cysts in the brain
D. Pleuritis
E. Splenomegaly

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aaa

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a
organism is trypanosoma cruzi causing chagas' disease.
it affects hear and also causes megaoesophagus and megacolon.

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AA

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AAA...