Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 21 - Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 673: 25

Answer

C

Work Step by Step

Chagas' disease is a leading cause of heart failure in South America. Trypanosoma cruzi circulate in the blood and infect macrophages and cells in the heart muscles, which can ultimately result in fatal and long-lasting heart damage.
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