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Positive schick's test indicates that the person is-

A
Immune to diphtheria
B
Hypersensitive to diphtheria
C
Susceptible to diphtheria
D
Susceptible and hypersensitive to diphtheria
High-Yield Explanation
- Schick test: intradermal test to demonstrate circulating diphtheria antitoxin. This antitoxin may be present either due to previous infection or immunisation. -this test demonstrate immunity or susceptibility of a person against diphtheria. - positive Schick test signifies that the person is susceptible to diphtheria due to absence or lack of adequate amount of circulating antitoxin. Reference: Baveja text book of microbiology, 4th edition, pg no:219,220 <\p>

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