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 vaccine-preventable virus causes parotid swelling?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Mumps virus

The central Virology concept identifies Mumps virus as the best answer because it directly explains the mechanism, indication, adverse effect, or organism feature described.

Option by option

  • A. Norovirus

    Norovirus has another context but is not the most appropriate answer here.

  • B. Mumps virus (correct)

    Correct. Mumps virus matches the decisive point in this scenario.

  • C. Rhinovirus

    Rhinovirus does not fit the stated virology relationship.

  • D. Adenovirus only

    Adenovirus only is unsupported by the mechanism or clinical clue in the stem.

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 B, Mumps virus. The central Virology concept identifies Mumps virus as the best answer because it directly explains the mechanism, indication, adverse effect, or organism feature described.

Why is "Norovirus" not the answer?

Norovirus has another context but is not the most appropriate answer here.

Why is "Rhinovirus" not the answer?

Rhinovirus does not fit the stated virology relationship.

Why is "Adenovirus only" not the answer?

Adenovirus only is unsupported by the mechanism or clinical clue in the stem.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mumps virus matches the decisive point in this scenario.

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.