Mycology: 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 · Mycology

Sample item

Which fungal infection is suggested by acute-angle branching septate hyphae?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Aspergillosis

Aspergillus forms septate hyphae with acute-angle branching and can invade vessels in severely immunocompromised patients.

Option by option

  • A. Cryptococcosis

    Cryptococcus is encapsulated yeast.

  • B. Candidiasis

    Candida is budding yeast with pseudohyphae.

  • C. Aspergillosis (correct)

    Correct: septate acute-angle branching is classic Aspergillus.

  • D. Mucormycosis

    Mucor has broad non-septate right-angle hyphae.

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 C, Aspergillosis. Aspergillus forms septate hyphae with acute-angle branching and can invade vessels in severely immunocompromised patients.

Why is "Cryptococcosis" not the answer?

Cryptococcus is encapsulated yeast.

Why is "Candidiasis" not the answer?

Candida is budding yeast with pseudohyphae.

Why is "Mucormycosis" not the answer?

Mucor has broad non-septate right-angle hyphae.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Mycology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: septate acute-angle branching is classic Aspergillus.

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 Mycology?

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.