Increased eosinophils in the peripheral blood are most characteristically associated with which of the following?

Increased eosinophils in the peripheral

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AAcute bacterial pneumonia
BViral hepatitis
CMyocardial infarction
DParasitic infection and allergic reactions

✓ Correct answer: D. Parasitic infection and allergic reactions Eosinophilia classically accompanies parasitic (helminth) infections and allergic/hypersensitivity states; bacterial infection drives neutrophilia instead.

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