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Positive Shick's test indicates that the person is

A
Immune to diphtheria
B
Hypersensitive to diphtheria
C
Susceptible to diphtheria
D
Carrier of diphtheria
High-Yield Explanation
Schick test: intradermal test to demonstrate circulating diphtheria antitoxin. This antitoxin may be present either due to previous infection or immunization. This test demonstrates the immunity or susceptibility of a person against diphtheria. Positive Schick test signifies that the person is susceptible to diphtheria due to the absence or lack of adequate amount of circulating antitoxin. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Baveja; 4th edition; Page no: 219, 220

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