Gynecologic infections: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Gynecologic infections

Sample item

What feature is typical of bacterial vaginosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Thin malodorous discharge

Bacterial vaginosis commonly causes a thin homogeneous discharge with a characteristic odor due to altered vaginal flora, often without intense inflammation.

Option by option

  • A. Thick curdy discharge only

    Thick curdy discharge is more typical of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

  • B. Painless oral ulcer

    Oral ulceration is not a vaginal flora finding.

  • C. Vesicular rash

    Vesicles suggest herpes infection rather than bacterial vaginosis.

  • D. Thin malodorous discharge (correct)

    Correct: thin malodorous discharge fits bacterial vaginosis.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is D, Thin malodorous discharge. Bacterial vaginosis commonly causes a thin homogeneous discharge with a characteristic odor due to altered vaginal flora, often without intense inflammation.

Why is "Thick curdy discharge only" not the answer?

Thick curdy discharge is more typical of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Why is "Painless oral ulcer" not the answer?

Oral ulceration is not a vaginal flora finding.

Why is "Vesicular rash" not the answer?

Vesicles suggest herpes infection rather than bacterial vaginosis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynecologic infections in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: thin malodorous discharge fits bacterial vaginosis.

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 Gynecologic infections?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.