Why Are Secondary Infections a Common Complication of Measles

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why are secondary infections a common complication of measles?

• A) The causative agent damages the keratinized epidermal layer.
• B) The causative agent severely suppresses the immune system.
• C) Phagocytes are killed by the causative agent of measles.
• D) The causative agent damages the respiratory mucous membranes.
• E) The causative agent prevents B cells from producing protective antigens.

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