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If a certain person shows production of interferons in his body, the chances are that he has got an infection of

1. typhoid
2. measles
3. malaria
4. tetanus

Correct answer: measles

Solution

Interferons are produced by cells in response to viral infection and help inhibit viral replication. Among the options, measles is a viral disease, so it best fits the presence of interferons.

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