Free Fungal Infections and Infestations practice for NEET PG and INI-CET Dermatology, with a written explanation on every question.
6 questions · Free explanations
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Q1 · Tinea
NEET PGEasyExplanation
Tinea, a dermatophyte infection or 'ringworm', produces an annular lesion with central clearing and an active, scaly, advancing edge. Diagnosis is confirmed by KOH microscopy; treatment is with topical or oral antifungals.
Q2 · KOH Mount
EasyExplanation
A KOH mount of skin scrapings dissolves keratin and reveals fungal hyphae under the microscope, confirming dermatophyte infection. The Tzanck smear is used for herpetic infections, and patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis.
Q3 · Pityriasis Versicolor
MediumExplanation
Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor is caused by Malassezia yeast, giving hypo- or hyperpigmented scaly macules on the trunk, more noticeable after sun exposure. KOH shows a 'spaghetti and meatballs' appearance; treatment is with topical or oral antifungals.
Q4 · Scabies
NEET PGMediumExplanation
Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, giving intense itching that is worse at night, burrows in the finger webs, wrists, and genitalia, and often affecting close contacts. Treatment is topical permethrin, or oral ivermectin, for the patient and contacts.
Q5 · Scabies Treatment
EasyExplanation
Permethrin 5% cream is first-line for scabies, applied to the whole body and left overnight, with treatment of all close contacts and washing of bedding and clothing. Oral ivermectin is an alternative, especially in crusted scabies or outbreaks.
Q6 · Cutaneous Candidiasis
MediumExplanation
Cutaneous candidiasis favours warm, moist intertriginous areas such as the groin, under the breasts, and the axillae, producing erythema with characteristic satellite pustules at the edges. Risk factors include diabetes, obesity, and immunosuppression.
Fungal Infections and Infestations sits within Dermatology, which carries the same syllabus in both exams. This set runs to 6 questions, each tagged Easy, Medium or Hard, and 2 drawn from previous-year papers.
Answer first, then read the explanation even on the ones you got right — the reasoning is where Fungal Infections and Infestations marks are actually won, and it is what separates a recalled fact from a question you can solve in a new form. Once the Easy set feels comfortable, filter to Hard to find the gaps Dermatology examiners keep returning to.
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Fungal Infections and Infestations sits within Dermatology, which appears in the same form in both syllabuses. Dermatology and venereology, almost pure pattern recognition: bullous disorders, papulosquamous disease and leprosy repeat every year.
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