Question

Which viral diseases can interferons provide strong natural defence against?

Options

• Bacterial pneumonia and strep throat

• Measles and polio only

• Fungal infections and parasitic diseases

• Hepatitis and influenza

Answer 1

Interferons provide a strong natural defence against common viral diseases such as hepatitis and influenza. These interferons limit viral replication through the antiviral state they induce in infected and surrounding cells.