Parasitology: 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 · Parasitology

Sample item

What symptom is common in giardiasis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Greasy diarrhea and bloating

Giardia infection of the small intestine can cause malabsorption with greasy foul-smelling stools, bloating, and weight loss after ingestion of contaminated water.

Option by option

  • A. Bloody cough

    Bloody cough is not a typical intestinal Giardia symptom.

  • B. Acute otalgia

    Otalgia is ear pain and unrelated to Giardia.

  • C. Painless jaundice

    Jaundice is not a usual giardiasis manifestation.

  • D. Greasy diarrhea and bloating (correct)

    Correct: steatorrhea and bloating are common giardiasis features.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is D, Greasy diarrhea and bloating. Giardia infection of the small intestine can cause malabsorption with greasy foul-smelling stools, bloating, and weight loss after ingestion of contaminated water.

Why is "Bloody cough" not the answer?

Bloody cough is not a typical intestinal Giardia symptom.

Why is "Acute otalgia" not the answer?

Otalgia is ear pain and unrelated to Giardia.

Why is "Painless jaundice" not the answer?

Jaundice is not a usual giardiasis manifestation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Parasitology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: steatorrhea and bloating are common giardiasis features.

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 Parasitology?

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.