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 is a common clinical feature of mumps?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Parotid swelling

Mumps commonly causes painful parotid gland swelling and may be complicated by orchitis, meningitis, or pancreatitis in some patients.

Option by option

  • A. Bloody diarrhea

    Bloody diarrhea is not the typical mumps syndrome.

  • B. Pseudomembrane

    Pseudomembrane suggests diphtheria.

  • C. Vesicular hand rash

    Vesicular hand rash suggests hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

  • D. Parotid swelling (correct)

    Correct: parotitis is the classic mumps presentation.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is D, Parotid swelling. Mumps commonly causes painful parotid gland swelling and may be complicated by orchitis, meningitis, or pancreatitis in some patients.

Why is "Bloody diarrhea" not the answer?

Bloody diarrhea is not the typical mumps syndrome.

Why is "Pseudomembrane" not the answer?

Pseudomembrane suggests diphtheria.

Why is "Vesicular hand rash" not the answer?

Vesicular hand rash suggests hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: parotitis is the classic mumps presentation.

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.