Infectious pathology: acute bacterial inflammation: practice question

A Pathology 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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Pathology · Infectious pathology: acute bacterial inflammation

Sample item

Which type of inflammatory infiltrate predominates in acute pyogenic bacterial infection?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Neutrophils

Acute pyogenic infections stimulate recruitment of neutrophils, which phagocytose bacteria and contribute to pus formation. Mononuclear cells predominate later in chronic inflammation.

Option by option

  • A. Plasma cells

    Plasma cells are more typical of chronic antibody-producing infiltrates.

  • B. Eosinophils only

    Eosinophils are prominent in allergy and helminthic infection.

  • C. Neutrophils (correct)

    Correct. Neutrophils are the principal early responders to pyogenic bacteria.

  • D. Fibroblasts only

    Fibroblasts participate in repair rather than acute pus formation.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is C, Neutrophils. Acute pyogenic infections stimulate recruitment of neutrophils, which phagocytose bacteria and contribute to pus formation.

Why is "Plasma cells" not the answer?

Plasma cells are more typical of chronic antibody-producing infiltrates.

Why is "Eosinophils only" not the answer?

Eosinophils are prominent in allergy and helminthic infection.

Why is "Fibroblasts only" not the answer?

Fibroblasts participate in repair rather than acute pus formation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infectious pathology: acute bacterial inflammation in Pathology. Mononuclear cells predominate later in chronic inflammation.

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 Infectious pathology: acute bacterial inflammation?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology 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.