Infestation: scabies: 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 · Infestation: scabies

Sample item

A household has intense nocturnal itch with papules and burrows in the finger webs and wrists. What is the correct management principle?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Treat the affected person and close contacts simultaneously

Scabies is transmitted by close contact, so simultaneous treatment of household and close contacts reduces reinfestation. Bedding and clothing should be managed according to local guidance.

Option by option

  • A. Treat the affected person and close contacts simultaneously (correct)

    Correct. Contact treatment interrupts household transmission.

  • B. Treat only the most itchy person

    Treating one person alone commonly leads to reinfestation.

  • C. Avoid laundering bedding

    Linen management helps reduce transmission risk.

  • D. Use antibiotics alone

    Antibiotics do not eradicate mites.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Treat the affected person and close contacts simultaneously. Scabies is transmitted by close contact, so simultaneous treatment of household and close contacts reduces reinfestation.

Why is "Treat only the most itchy person" not the answer?

Treating one person alone commonly leads to reinfestation.

Why is "Avoid laundering bedding" not the answer?

Linen management helps reduce transmission risk.

Why is "Use antibiotics alone" not the answer?

Antibiotics do not eradicate mites.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infestation: scabies in Dermatology. Bedding and clothing should be managed according to local guidance.

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 Infestation: scabies?

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.