Infection: practice question

A Orthopaedics 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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Orthopaedics · Infection

Sample item

Which feature supports chronic osteomyelitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Draining sinus over previously infected bone

Chronic osteomyelitis may form sequestrum and persistent sinus tracts that drain from infected bone through surrounding soft tissue.

Option by option

  • A. Isolated fever for one day

    Short fever alone is nonspecific.

  • B. Draining sinus over previously infected bone (correct)

    Correct: a draining sinus can indicate chronic deep bone infection.

  • C. Mild sun-sensitive rash

    Photosensitive rash has a dermatological differential.

  • D. Brief muscle ache after exercise

    Exercise ache is not evidence of osteomyelitis.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Draining sinus over previously infected bone. Chronic osteomyelitis may form sequestrum and persistent sinus tracts that drain from infected bone through surrounding soft tissue.

Why is "Isolated fever for one day" not the answer?

Short fever alone is nonspecific.

Why is "Mild sun-sensitive rash" not the answer?

Photosensitive rash has a dermatological differential.

Why is "Brief muscle ache after exercise" not the answer?

Exercise ache is not evidence of osteomyelitis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infection in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: a draining sinus can indicate chronic deep bone infection.

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 Infection?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics 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.