Scabies: 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 · Scabies

Sample item

What symptom is most characteristic of scabies?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Nocturnal itching

Scabies often causes intense itching that worsens at night, reflecting host reaction to mites and close contact in warm bedding conditions.

Option by option

  • A. Painless hematuria

    Hematuria is a urinary symptom.

  • B. Persistent hiccups

    Hiccups do not indicate mite infestation.

  • C. Nocturnal itching (correct)

    Correct: nocturnal pruritus is classic for scabies.

  • D. Progressive deafness

    Deafness is not caused by scabies.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Nocturnal itching. Scabies often causes intense itching that worsens at night, reflecting host reaction to mites and close contact in warm bedding conditions.

Why is "Painless hematuria" not the answer?

Hematuria is a urinary symptom.

Why is "Persistent hiccups" not the answer?

Hiccups do not indicate mite infestation.

Why is "Progressive deafness" not the answer?

Deafness is not caused by scabies.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Scabies in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: nocturnal pruritus is classic for scabies.

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 Scabies?

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.