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

What is a classic feature of Schistosoma haematobium infection?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Terminal haematuria and bladder cancer risk

S. haematobium eggs affect urinary tract, causing terminal haematuria, fibrosis, and increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma of bladder.

Option by option

  • A. Cyclical malaria fever

    Cyclical fever suggests malaria.

  • B. Painless genital chancre

    Chancre suggests syphilis.

  • C. Nocturnal perianal itch

    Perianal itch suggests pinworm.

  • D. Terminal haematuria and bladder cancer risk (correct)

    Correct: urinary schistosomiasis causes haematuria.

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 D, Terminal haematuria and bladder cancer risk. S.

Why is "Cyclical malaria fever" not the answer?

Cyclical fever suggests malaria.

Why is "Painless genital chancre" not the answer?

Chancre suggests syphilis.

Why is "Nocturnal perianal itch" not the answer?

Perianal itch suggests pinworm.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Parasitology in Microbiology. haematobium eggs affect urinary tract, causing terminal haematuria, fibrosis, and increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma of bladder.

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.