Viral infections: 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 · Viral infections

Sample item

Which lesion morphology is typical of molluscum contagiosum?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Small pearly umbilicated papules

Molluscum contagiosum produces smooth pearly papules with central umbilication due to a poxvirus infection of the epidermis.

Option by option

  • A. Large tense bullae on limbs

    Tense bullae suggest an autoimmune blistering disorder.

  • B. Deep punched-out ulcers

    Punched-out ulcers have another differential.

  • C. Small pearly umbilicated papules (correct)

    Correct: central umbilication is the defining lesion feature.

  • D. Annular scaly plaques

    Annular scale suggests dermatophyte infection.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Small pearly umbilicated papules. Molluscum contagiosum produces smooth pearly papules with central umbilication due to a poxvirus infection of the epidermis.

Why is "Large tense bullae on limbs" not the answer?

Tense bullae suggest an autoimmune blistering disorder.

Why is "Deep punched-out ulcers" not the answer?

Punched-out ulcers have another differential.

Why is "Annular scaly plaques" not the answer?

Annular scale suggests dermatophyte infection.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Viral infections in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: central umbilication is the defining lesion feature.

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 Viral infections?

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.