Virology: 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 · Virology

Sample item

What infection is caused by human papillomavirus?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Genital warts

Human papillomavirus causes anogenital warts and some types are strongly associated with anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers.

Option by option

  • A. Genital warts (correct)

    Correct: HPV causes genital warts.

  • B. Tetanus

    Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani toxin.

  • C. Malaria

    Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.

  • D. Tuberculosis

    Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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 A, Genital warts. Human papillomavirus causes anogenital warts and some types are strongly associated with anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers.

Why is "Tetanus" not the answer?

Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani toxin.

Why is "Malaria" not the answer?

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.

Why is "Tuberculosis" not the answer?

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: HPV causes genital warts.

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 Virology?

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.