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If the person shows the production of interferons in his body, chances are that he is suffering from

A

Anthrax

B

Malaria

C

Measles

D

Tetanus

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Interferons**: Interferons are proteins produced by cells in response to viral infections. They play a crucial role in the immune response by inhibiting viral replication and activating immune cells. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The question provides four options: anthrax, malaria, measles, and tetanus. We need to determine which of these diseases is associated with the production of interferons. 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Anthrax**: Caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Since it is a bacterial infection, it does not typically lead to the production of interferons. - **Malaria**: A parasitic infection caused by Plasmodium species. Like anthrax, it does not involve the production of interferons. - **Measles**: A viral infection caused by the measles virus (also known as rubella virus). This disease is known to trigger the production of interferons as part of the immune response. - **Tetanus**: Caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Similar to anthrax, it does not lead to the production of interferons. 4. **Conclusion**: Given that interferons are produced in response to viral infections, the correct answer is **measles**. **Final Answer**: Measles ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Interferons**: Interferons are proteins produced by cells in response to viral infections. They play a crucial role in the immune response by inhibiting viral replication and activating immune cells. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The question provides four options: anthrax, malaria, measles, and tetanus. We need to determine which of these diseases is associated with the production of interferons. 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Anthrax**: Caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Since it is a bacterial infection, it does not typically lead to the production of interferons. ...
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