Bacterial infection: 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 · Bacterial infection

Sample item

What lesion is characteristic of impetigo?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Honey-colored crust

Impetigo is a superficial bacterial infection that commonly produces fragile pustules or erosions covered by characteristic golden honey-colored crusts.

Option by option

  • A. Target lesion

    Target lesions are associated with erythema multiforme.

  • B. Black eschar

    Black eschar suggests necrosis or certain severe infections, not simple impetigo.

  • C. Annular scale

    Annular scale is typical of tinea corporis.

  • D. Honey-colored crust (correct)

    Correct: honey-colored crust is classic for impetigo.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Honey-colored crust. Impetigo is a superficial bacterial infection that commonly produces fragile pustules or erosions covered by characteristic golden honey-colored crusts.

Why is "Target lesion" not the answer?

Target lesions are associated with erythema multiforme.

Why is "Black eschar" not the answer?

Black eschar suggests necrosis or certain severe infections, not simple impetigo.

Why is "Annular scale" not the answer?

Annular scale is typical of tinea corporis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Bacterial infection in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: honey-colored crust is classic for impetigo.

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 Bacterial infection?

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.