Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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Chapter 16 - Innate Host Defenses - Self Quiz - Page 496: 9

Answer

(e) a, c, and d

Work Step by Step

Interferon was at first thought to be the viral magic bullet; however, it has been found that administration of interferon is only a treatment and not a cure for viral diseases. It is also unstable and does not remain long in the body, and some microbes have developed resistance to it. Moreover, injection of interferon can produce side effects including fever and organ toxicity.
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