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

Typhoid

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Measles

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Solution

The correct option is C Measles
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.

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