Conjunctiva: adenoviral: practice question

A Ophthalmology 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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Ophthalmology · Conjunctiva: adenoviral

Sample item

A child has fever, sore throat, follicular conjunctivitis and a tender preauricular node. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Pharyngoconjunctival fever

Pharyngoconjunctival fever is caused by adenovirus types 3 and 7 and is typically seen in children and swimming outbreaks. It is self-limiting and treated supportively.

Option by option

  • A. Ophthalmia neonatorum

    This occurs in the first month of life.

  • B. Acute bacterial conjunctivitis

    Bacterial disease gives mucopurulent discharge without pharyngitis.

  • C. Inclusion conjunctivitis

    Inclusion conjunctivitis is chlamydial and not associated with pharyngitis and fever.

  • D. Pharyngoconjunctival fever (correct)

    Correct. Fever, pharyngitis and follicular conjunctivitis define this syndrome.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Pharyngoconjunctival fever. Pharyngoconjunctival fever is caused by adenovirus types 3 and 7 and is typically seen in children and swimming outbreaks.

Why is "Ophthalmia neonatorum" not the answer?

This occurs in the first month of life.

Why is "Acute bacterial conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Bacterial disease gives mucopurulent discharge without pharyngitis.

Why is "Inclusion conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Inclusion conjunctivitis is chlamydial and not associated with pharyngitis and fever.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Conjunctiva: adenoviral in Ophthalmology. It is self-limiting and treated supportively.

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 Conjunctiva: adenoviral?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology 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.