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Fever is beneficial during viral infection because the higher temperature __________.

A. inactivates interferons
B. increases vasodilation, contributing to inflammation
C. prevents viral infection of fibroblasts
D. increases sweating and consequently the barrier effect
E. increases the effectiveness of interferons and phagocytes

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E: Increases the effectiveness of interferons and phagocytes.

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