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 complication is associated with parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Fetal hydrops from severe anaemia

Parvovirus B19 can infect fetal erythroid precursors, causing profound fetal anaemia and hydrops, especially after maternal primary infection.

Option by option

  • A. Maternal chronic hepatitis

    Parvovirus does not cause chronic hepatitis.

  • B. Congenital cataracts

    Cataracts are linked to congenital rubella.

  • C. Neural tube defect

    Neural tube defect has folate-related causes.

  • D. Fetal hydrops from severe anaemia (correct)

    Correct: erythroid suppression causes fetal hydrops.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is D, Fetal hydrops from severe anaemia. Parvovirus B19 can infect fetal erythroid precursors, causing profound fetal anaemia and hydrops, especially after maternal primary infection.

Why is "Maternal chronic hepatitis" not the answer?

Parvovirus does not cause chronic hepatitis.

Why is "Congenital cataracts" not the answer?

Cataracts are linked to congenital rubella.

Why is "Neural tube defect" not the answer?

Neural tube defect has folate-related causes.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: erythroid suppression causes fetal hydrops.

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.