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 virus causes hand-foot-mouth disease?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Coxsackievirus

This item reviews Virology; Coxsackievirus is the best answer because it directly matches the drug or organism pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Influenza

    Influenza does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

  • B. Rabies

    Rabies is plausible but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Coxsackievirus (correct)

    Correct. Coxsackievirus is supported by the defining feature.

  • D. Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is not supported by the key finding.

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 C, Coxsackievirus. This item reviews Virology; Coxsackievirus is the best answer because it directly matches the drug or organism pattern described.

Why is "Influenza" not the answer?

Influenza does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

Why is "Rabies" not the answer?

Rabies is plausible but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Hepatitis B" not the answer?

Hepatitis B is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Coxsackievirus is supported by the defining feature.

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.