Respiratory Infections of Viral Origin
- Previous year questions on Respiratory Infections of Viral Origin for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Community Medicine section of the exam.
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- 53 live questions in Respiratory Infections of Viral Origin.
- 4 of 53 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019, 2020.
- Community Medicine is worth about 25 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 5 Sept 2026.
Q1.Recent influenza pandemic was due to which strain?
- AH1N1✓ Correct answer
- BH5N1
- CH7N7
- DH3N2
Q2.Measles is infective for:
- AOne day before and 4 days after rash
- BFour days before and five days after rash✓ Correct answer
- CEntire incubation period
- DOnly during scabs falling
Q3.For a child 3-5 months age with H1N1, treatment Oseltamivir dose is
- A20 mg OD X 5 days
- B12 mg BD X 5 days
- C25 mg BD X 5 days
- D20 mg BD X 5 days✓ Correct answer
Q4.Regarding Influenza, not true statement is
- ASecondary attack rate 5-15%
- BVirus shedding present before the patient presents with symptoms
- C1-5 years age is not a high risk age group✓ Correct answer
- DAquatic birds are reservoir
Q5.After the appearance of rash, prophylactic isolation of measles case is necessary for a minimum of:
- A2 days
- B5 days✓ Correct answer
- C7 days
- D9 days
Q6.Which of the following statements is true regarding H1N1 Influenza?
- APregnant woman with sore throat can be started immediately on oseltamivir without diagnostic testing under category B✓ Correct answer
- BPeople on long-term steroids cannot receive Oseltamivir
- CCategory B concerns with low risk cases
- DCategory B patients have to undergo immediate testing
Q7.Isolation period of measles:-
- AOnset of prodromal stage until 7th day of rash
- BEruptive stage until 2 days of rash
- COnset of prodromal phase until 3rd day of rash✓ Correct answer
- DEruptive stage until 7th day of rash
Q8.Which of the following statements is true regarding for influenza vaccine
- ASecondary attack rate 5 to 15%
- BVirus shedding present before the pt presents with symptoms
- C1 to 5 years is high risk age group
- DAquatic birds are reservoirs✓ Correct answer
Q9.All of the following statements are true about Congenital Rubella, EXCEPT:
- AIt is diagnosed when the infant has IgM antibodies at bih
- BIt is diagnosed when IgG antibodies persist from more than 6 months
- CMost common congenital defects are deafness, cardiac malformations and cataract
- DInfection after 16 weeks of gestation results in major congenital defects✓ Correct answer
Q10.Which of the following is the reservoir for measles?
- ASoil
- BMan✓ Correct answer
- CFomites
- DMonkey
Answer key
Q1: A. H1N1; Q2: B. Four days before and five days after rash; Q3: D. 20 mg BD X 5 days; Q4: C. 1-5 years age is not a high risk age group; Q5: B. 5 days; Q6: A. Pregnant woman with sore throat can be started immediately on oseltamivir without diagnostic testing under category B; Q7: C. Onset of prodromal phase until 3rd day of rash; Q8: D. Aquatic birds are reservoirs; Q9: D. Infection after 16 weeks of gestation results in major congenital defects; Q10: B. Man.
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