Fungi: practice question

A Microbiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Microbiology · Fungi

Sample item

Which fungus is associated with pigeon droppings and meningitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Cryptococcus

This item reviews Fungi; Cryptococcus is the best answer because it directly matches the drug or organism pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Aspergillus only

    Aspergillus only is plausible but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Cryptococcus (correct)

    Correct. Cryptococcus is supported by the defining feature.

  • C. Candida

    Candida does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

  • D. Dermatophyte

    Dermatophyte is not supported by the key finding.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is B, Cryptococcus. This item reviews Fungi; Cryptococcus is the best answer because it directly matches the drug or organism pattern described.

Why is "Aspergillus only" not the answer?

Aspergillus only is plausible but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Candida" not the answer?

Candida does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

Why is "Dermatophyte" not the answer?

Dermatophyte is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fungi in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Cryptococcus is supported by the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Fungi?

Make a one-line identity card for each organism: shape and stain, defining test, toxin, disease and drug. Then use the flashcards and the other Microbiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.