Viral infections: 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 infections

Sample item

What is molluscum contagiosum typically characterized by?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Umbilicated papules

The relevant Viral infections principle supports Umbilicated papules; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Purple purpura

    Purple purpura is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

  • B. Scaly annular plaque

    Scaly annular plaque does not correspond to the stated viral infections finding.

  • C. Tender cellulitis

    Tender cellulitis may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

  • D. Umbilicated papules (correct)

    Correct. Umbilicated papules directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Umbilicated papules. The relevant Viral infections principle supports Umbilicated papules; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Purple purpura" not the answer?

Purple purpura is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

Why is "Scaly annular plaque" not the answer?

Scaly annular plaque does not correspond to the stated viral infections finding.

Why is "Tender cellulitis" not the answer?

Tender cellulitis may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Viral infections in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Umbilicated papules directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

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 infections?

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.