Mycology: 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 · Mycology

Sample item

What opportunistic fungus can cause pneumonia in severely immunocompromised patients?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Pneumocystis jirovecii

The central Mycology concept identifies Pneumocystis jirovecii as the best answer because it directly explains the mechanism, indication, adverse effect, or organism feature described.

Option by option

  • A. Dermatophyte

    Dermatophyte is unsupported by the mechanism or clinical clue in the stem.

  • B. Candida albicans

    Candida albicans does not fit the stated mycology relationship.

  • C. Pneumocystis jirovecii (correct)

    Correct. Pneumocystis jirovecii matches the decisive point in this scenario.

  • D. Aspergillus only

    Aspergillus only has another context but is not the most appropriate answer here.

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 C, Pneumocystis jirovecii. The central Mycology concept identifies Pneumocystis jirovecii as the best answer because it directly explains the mechanism, indication, adverse effect, or organism feature described.

Why is "Dermatophyte" not the answer?

Dermatophyte is unsupported by the mechanism or clinical clue in the stem.

Why is "Candida albicans" not the answer?

Candida albicans does not fit the stated mycology relationship.

Why is "Aspergillus only" not the answer?

Aspergillus only has another context but is not the most appropriate answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Mycology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Pneumocystis jirovecii matches the decisive point in this scenario.

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 Mycology?

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.