Viral: practice question

A Dermatology 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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Dermatology · Viral

Sample item

What causes dermatomal painful vesicles?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Herpes zoster

This item reviews Viral; Herpes zoster is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Tinea

    Tinea is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Herpes zoster (correct)

    Correct. Herpes zoster fits the defining feature.

  • C. Varicella only

    Varicella only does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Urticaria

    Urticaria is unsupported by the key finding.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is B, Herpes zoster. This item reviews Viral; Herpes zoster is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Why is "Tinea" not the answer?

Tinea is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Varicella only" not the answer?

Varicella only does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Urticaria" not the answer?

Urticaria is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Viral in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Herpes zoster fits 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 Viral?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology 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.