Infectious disease: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Infectious disease

Sample item

Which finding may be seen in varicella?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Vesicular rash in crops

The core Infectious disease principle supports Vesicular rash in crops; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Option by option

  • A. Vesicular rash in crops (correct)

    Correct. Vesicular rash in crops directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

  • B. Hair loss only

    Hair loss only is not supported by the condition or priority described.

  • C. Painless jaundice

    Painless jaundice may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

  • D. Fixed palmar plaque only

    Fixed palmar plaque only does not align with the expected infectious disease finding or action.

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 Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Vesicular rash in crops. The core Infectious disease principle supports Vesicular rash in crops; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Why is "Hair loss only" not the answer?

Hair loss only is not supported by the condition or priority described.

Why is "Painless jaundice" not the answer?

Painless jaundice may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

Why is "Fixed palmar plaque only" not the answer?

Fixed palmar plaque only does not align with the expected infectious disease finding or action.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infectious disease in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Vesicular rash in crops directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

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 Infectious disease?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.