In infectious mononucleosis (IM),which cytokines released by the CD8 cells are thought to cause the clinical features?
A) a-interferon and macrophage colony-stimulating factor
B) b-interferon and tumor necrosis alpha
C) Delta interferon and colony-stimulating factor
D) g-interferon and interleukin

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Gamma-interferon (g-interferon) and interleukins are released by CD8 cells and are associated with the clinical features of infectious mononucleosis, such as fever and lymphadenopathy.

In Infectious Mononucleosis (IM),which Cytokines Released by the CD8 Cells