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

What virus causes parotitis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Mumps virus

This item reviews Virology; Mumps virus is the best answer because it directly matches the pharmacologic or microbiologic principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Mumps virus (correct)

    Correct. Mumps virus fits the defining feature.

  • B. HSV

    HSV is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Measles virus

    Measles virus does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

  • D. RSV

    RSV is plausible but not the best answer.

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 A, Mumps virus. This item reviews Virology; Mumps virus is the best answer because it directly matches the pharmacologic or microbiologic principle described.

Why is "HSV" not the answer?

HSV is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Measles virus" not the answer?

Measles virus does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

Why is "RSV" not the answer?

RSV is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mumps virus fits 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.