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 is a common cause of tinea pedis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Dermatophyte

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

Option by option

  • A. Plasmodium

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

  • B. Staphylococcus

    Staphylococcus does not fit the stated mycology relationship.

  • C. Dermatophyte (correct)

    Correct. Dermatophyte matches the decisive point in this scenario.

  • D. Herpesvirus

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

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

Why is "Plasmodium" not the answer?

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

Why is "Staphylococcus" not the answer?

Staphylococcus does not fit the stated mycology relationship.

Why is "Herpesvirus" not the answer?

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

What concept does this question test?

It tests Mycology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Dermatophyte 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.