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 disease is commonly caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in immunocompromised patients?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Invasive aspergillosis

Aspergillus fumigatus can invade lung tissue and blood vessels in profoundly immunocompromised patients, causing invasive aspergillosis with serious complications.

Option by option

  • A. Invasive aspergillosis (correct)

    Correct: Aspergillus can cause invasive pulmonary disease.

  • B. Malaria

    Malaria is caused by Plasmodium, not a fungus.

  • C. Tinea corporis

    Tinea corporis is caused by dermatophytes.

  • D. Candidal thrush

    Thrush is usually caused by Candida albicans.

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, Invasive aspergillosis. Aspergillus fumigatus can invade lung tissue and blood vessels in profoundly immunocompromised patients, causing invasive aspergillosis with serious complications.

Why is "Malaria" not the answer?

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium, not a fungus.

Why is "Tinea corporis" not the answer?

Tinea corporis is caused by dermatophytes.

Why is "Candidal thrush" not the answer?

Thrush is usually caused by Candida albicans.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Mycology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: Aspergillus can cause invasive pulmonary disease.

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.