Infestations: 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 · Infestations

Sample item

Which finding supports scabies infestation?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Nocturnal itch with burrows in finger webs

Scabies causes intense nocturnal itch and burrows in web spaces, wrists, waistline, or genital areas due to infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei.

Option by option

  • A. Nocturnal itch with burrows in finger webs (correct)

    Correct: night itch and burrows are classic scabies clues.

  • B. Pearly umbilicated papules

    Umbilicated papules indicate molluscum.

  • C. Dermatomal burning vesicles

    Dermatomal vesicles suggest zoster.

  • D. Honey-coloured crusted erosions

    Honey crusts suggest impetigo.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Nocturnal itch with burrows in finger webs. Scabies causes intense nocturnal itch and burrows in web spaces, wrists, waistline, or genital areas due to infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei.

Why is "Pearly umbilicated papules" not the answer?

Umbilicated papules indicate molluscum.

Why is "Dermatomal burning vesicles" not the answer?

Dermatomal vesicles suggest zoster.

Why is "Honey-coloured crusted erosions" not the answer?

Honey crusts suggest impetigo.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infestations in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: night itch and burrows are classic scabies clues.

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 Infestations?

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.