QBANK A 52-year-old male immigrant from Bolivia presents to the clinic complaining of dyspnea, weakness, and mild edema. Cardiac ultrasound reveals dilatati

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A 52-year-old male immigrant from Bolivia presents to the clinic complaining of dyspnea, weakness, and mild edema. Cardiac ultrasound reveals dilatation and hypertrophy of all four chambers. Myocardial biopsy reveals inflammation with an eosinophilic infiltrate. What is the most likely etiologic agent for this man's condition?

A. Coccidioides immitis
B. Coxackievirus A
C. Naegleria fowleri
D. Streptococcus viridans
E. Trypanosoma cruzi