Fungal 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 · Fungal infections

Sample item

Which feature favors candidal intertrigo?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Moist erythematous fold rash with satellite pustules

Candida thrives in moist skin folds and causes erythema, maceration, and satellite pustules beyond the main affected area.

Option by option

  • A. Dry annular edge on the trunk

    Annular dry edge is more typical dermatophyte infection.

  • B. Dermatomal clusters of vesicles

    Dermatomal vesicles suggest herpes zoster.

  • C. Thick silvery plaques on elbows

    Extensor silvery plaques suggest psoriasis.

  • D. Moist erythematous fold rash with satellite pustules (correct)

    Correct: satellite pustules in moist folds suggest Candida.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Moist erythematous fold rash with satellite pustules. Candida thrives in moist skin folds and causes erythema, maceration, and satellite pustules beyond the main affected area.

Why is "Dry annular edge on the trunk" not the answer?

Annular dry edge is more typical dermatophyte infection.

Why is "Dermatomal clusters of vesicles" not the answer?

Dermatomal vesicles suggest herpes zoster.

Why is "Thick silvery plaques on elbows" not the answer?

Extensor silvery plaques suggest psoriasis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fungal infections in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: satellite pustules in moist folds suggest Candida.

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 Fungal 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.