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

Which test is used to diagnose malaria promptly?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Thick and thin peripheral blood films

Thick film increases sensitivity for parasite detection, while thin film helps species identification and parasitaemia estimation in malaria.

Option by option

  • A. Throat culture

    Throat culture assesses pharyngitis.

  • B. CSF Gram stain

    CSF stain assesses meningitis.

  • C. Urea breath test

    Urea breath test detects H. pylori.

  • D. Thick and thin peripheral blood films (correct)

    Correct: blood films directly demonstrate parasites.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is D, Thick and thin peripheral blood films. Thick film increases sensitivity for parasite detection, while thin film helps species identification and parasitaemia estimation in malaria.

Why is "Throat culture" not the answer?

Throat culture assesses pharyngitis.

Why is "CSF Gram stain" not the answer?

CSF stain assesses meningitis.

Why is "Urea breath test" not the answer?

Urea breath test detects H. pylori.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Parasitology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: blood films directly demonstrate parasites.

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.