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 inflammatory pattern is characteristic of viral hepatitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Mononuclear inflammation

The core Infection pathology principle identifies Mononuclear inflammation as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Eosinophilic granuloma only

    Eosinophilic granuloma only is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Mononuclear inflammation (correct)

    Correct. Mononuclear inflammation is supported by the key clue given.

  • C. No inflammation

    No inflammation does not account for the central finding in this sample.

  • D. Neutrophilic abscess only

    Neutrophilic abscess only 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, Mononuclear inflammation. The core Infection pathology principle identifies Mononuclear inflammation as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Eosinophilic granuloma only" not the answer?

Eosinophilic granuloma only is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

Why is "No inflammation" not the answer?

No inflammation does not account for the central finding in this sample.

Why is "Neutrophilic abscess only" not the answer?

Neutrophilic abscess only 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. Mononuclear inflammation is supported by the key clue given.

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.