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 is the purpose of an influenza vaccine?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Reduce risk of influenza illness and complications

Influenza vaccination reduces risk of infection and severe complications, especially in vulnerable groups, but does not replace other infection-control measures.

Option by option

  • A. Replace hand hygiene

    Hand hygiene remains important.

  • B. Treat active bacterial sepsis

    It does not treat bacterial sepsis.

  • C. Reduce risk of influenza illness and complications (correct)

    Correct: it reduces influenza burden.

  • D. Cure asthma

    It does not cure asthma.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is C, Reduce risk of influenza illness and complications. Influenza vaccination reduces risk of infection and severe complications, especially in vulnerable groups, but does not replace other infection-control measures.

Why is "Replace hand hygiene" not the answer?

Hand hygiene remains important.

Why is "Treat active bacterial sepsis" not the answer?

It does not treat bacterial sepsis.

Why is "Cure asthma" not the answer?

It does not cure asthma.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: it reduces influenza burden.

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.