Infection pathology: practice question

A Pathology 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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Pathology · Infection pathology

Sample item

What type of necrosis is classically seen in tuberculosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Caseous necrosis

The defining Infection pathology relationship supports Caseous necrosis; it is the option that most directly explains the biochemical pathway or pathological process in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Fibrinoid necrosis

    Fibrinoid necrosis does not account for the central finding in this item.

  • B. Caseous necrosis (correct)

    Correct. Caseous necrosis is the appropriate conclusion from the key feature.

  • C. Liquefactive necrosis

    Liquefactive necrosis is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

  • D. Fat necrosis

    Fat necrosis does not match the stated infection pathology mechanism.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is B, Caseous necrosis. The defining Infection pathology relationship supports Caseous necrosis; it is the option that most directly explains the biochemical pathway or pathological process in the stem.

Why is "Fibrinoid necrosis" not the answer?

Fibrinoid necrosis does not account for the central finding in this item.

Why is "Liquefactive necrosis" not the answer?

Liquefactive necrosis is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

Why is "Fat necrosis" not the answer?

Fat necrosis does not match the stated infection pathology mechanism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infection pathology in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Caseous necrosis is the appropriate conclusion from the key 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 Infection pathology?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology 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.