Parasitology: 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 · Parasitology

Sample item

Which helminth can cause iron-deficiency anaemia through chronic intestinal blood loss?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Hookworm

Hookworms attach to intestinal mucosa and feed on blood, producing chronic occult blood loss and iron-deficiency anaemia in heavy infection.

Option by option

  • A. Tapeworm only

    Tapeworm has different nutritional effects.

  • B. Pinworm

    Pinworm mainly causes pruritus.

  • C. Hookworm (correct)

    Correct: hookworm blood feeding causes anaemia.

  • D. Strongyloides only

    Strongyloides has autoinfection risk.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is C, Hookworm. Hookworms attach to intestinal mucosa and feed on blood, producing chronic occult blood loss and iron-deficiency anaemia in heavy infection.

Why is "Tapeworm only" not the answer?

Tapeworm has different nutritional effects.

Why is "Pinworm" not the answer?

Pinworm mainly causes pruritus.

Why is "Strongyloides only" not the answer?

Strongyloides has autoinfection risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Parasitology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: hookworm blood feeding causes anaemia.

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 Parasitology?

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.