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A person has developed interferons in hi...

A person has developed interferons in his body. He seems to carry an infection of

A

tetanus

B

malaria

C

measles

D

typhoid.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Interferons are produced in the body in response to viral infection. Measles is a viral disease.
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