Fungal infection: practice question

A Dermatology 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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Dermatology · Fungal infection

Sample item

What is a common appearance of tinea corporis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Annular scaly plaque

The key Fungal infection principle supports Annular scaly plaque; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Option by option

  • A. Annular scaly plaque (correct)

    Correct. Annular scaly plaque is the best response to the defining feature given.

  • B. Painless ulcer only

    Painless ulcer only does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

  • C. Dermatomal vesicles

    Dermatomal vesicles is not supported by the important fungal infection clue.

  • D. Diffuse petechiae

    Diffuse petechiae may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

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 Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Annular scaly plaque. The key Fungal infection principle supports Annular scaly plaque; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Why is "Painless ulcer only" not the answer?

Painless ulcer only does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

Why is "Dermatomal vesicles" not the answer?

Dermatomal vesicles is not supported by the important fungal infection clue.

Why is "Diffuse petechiae" not the answer?

Diffuse petechiae may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fungal infection in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Annular scaly plaque is the best response to the defining feature given.

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 Fungal infection?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology 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.