Human Health And Disease Question 8
Question: If a person shows production of interferons in his body, the chances are that he has got an infection of:
Options:
A) Typhoid
B) Measles
C) Tetanus
D) Malaria
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
If a person shows production of interferons in his body, the chances are that he has got an infection of measles.
Cells infected by virus produce interferons and measles is a viral disease. Measles is one of the most prevalent and serious diseases of children.
It is caused by a virus named rubeola virus.
Due to infection of virus, body produces antitoxin against viral infection, which is called interferon. So, the correct answer is option B.