Mycology: 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 · Mycology

Sample item

Which risk factor strongly predisposes to mucormycosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Diabetic ketoacidosis

Mucormycosis is an invasive mould infection associated with diabetic ketoacidosis and severe immunosuppression, often involving sinuses and orbit.

Option by option

  • A. Iron-deficiency anaemia

    Iron deficiency is not classic.

  • B. Seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Rhinitis is not a major risk.

  • C. Diabetic ketoacidosis (correct)

    Correct: ketoacidosis creates high-risk environment.

  • D. Simple acne

    Acne does not predispose.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is C, Diabetic ketoacidosis. Mucormycosis is an invasive mould infection associated with diabetic ketoacidosis and severe immunosuppression, often involving sinuses and orbit.

Why is "Iron-deficiency anaemia" not the answer?

Iron deficiency is not classic.

Why is "Seasonal allergic rhinitis" not the answer?

Rhinitis is not a major risk.

Why is "Simple acne" not the answer?

Acne does not predispose.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Mycology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: ketoacidosis creates high-risk environment.

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 Mycology?

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.