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

Which infection is most strongly associated with Kaposi sarcoma?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Human herpesvirus 8

Human herpesvirus 8 is associated with Kaposi sarcoma, especially in immunosuppressed patients, through viral oncogenic mechanisms.

Option by option

  • A. Adenovirus

    Adenovirus commonly causes respiratory illness.

  • B. Human herpesvirus 8 (correct)

    Correct: HHV-8 is the Kaposi-associated virus.

  • C. Epstein-Barr virus

    EBV has other malignancy associations.

  • D. Parvovirus B19

    Parvovirus causes erythema infectiosum.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is B, Human herpesvirus 8. Human herpesvirus 8 is associated with Kaposi sarcoma, especially in immunosuppressed patients, through viral oncogenic mechanisms.

Why is "Adenovirus" not the answer?

Adenovirus commonly causes respiratory illness.

Why is "Epstein-Barr virus" not the answer?

EBV has other malignancy associations.

Why is "Parvovirus B19" not the answer?

Parvovirus causes erythema infectiosum.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: HHV-8 is the Kaposi-associated virus.

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.