Cutaneous Mycobacterial Infections
- Previous year questions on Cutaneous Mycobacterial Infections for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Dermatology section of the exam.
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- 93 live questions in Cutaneous Mycobacterial Infections.
- Dermatology is worth about 6 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 19 Aug 2026.
Q1.Characteristic of Borderline Leprosy is
- AInverted Saucer appearance✓ Correct answer
- BErythema Nodosum Leprosum
- CHypopigmented macules/plaques all over the body
- DGlove and Stocking Anesthesia
Q2.Which of the following is a type of cutaneous tuberculosis?
- APemphigus vulgaris
- BScrofuloderma✓ Correct answer
- CLupus pernio
- DLupus panniculitis
Q3.Inverted saucer appearance is seen in which type of leprosy?
- ABT
- BLL
- CBB✓ Correct answer
- DTT
Q4.Treatment of lepra reaction with acute neuritis is
- APrednisolone✓ Correct answer
- BThalidomide
- CClofazimine
- DDapsone
Q5.Which of the following is characterized by Apple Jelly Nodules?
- AScrofula
- BLupus vulgaris✓ Correct answer
- CGhon’s focus
- DGhon's complex
Q6.An 8-year-old boy presents with well defined annular lesion over the buttock with central scarring that is gradually progressive over the last 8 months. The diagnosis is
- AAnnular psoriasis
- BLupus Vulgaris✓ Correct answer
- CTinea Corporis
- DChronic granulomatous disease
Q7.A 12 years old boy came with complaints of 4 hypopigmented patches on back and on left arm. The patches had loss of sensation. Which of the following is the treatment for this case?
- ARifampicin (450 mg) + Dapsone (50 mg) + Clofazimine (150 mg) monthly and 50 mg daily
- BRifampicin (600 mg) + Dapsone (150 mg) only
- CRifampicin (450 mg) + Dapsone (50 mg) + Clofazimine (150 mg) monthly and 50 mg alternate days✓ Correct answer
- DRifampicin (600 mg) + Dapsone (150 mg) + Clofazimine (300 mg) monthly and 50 mg daily
Q8.Lepromin test is useful for
- ADiagnosis
- BPrognosis✓ Correct answer
- CTreatment plan
- DEpidemiology
Q9.Drug of choice in Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (type II lepra reaction):
- ASteroid✓ Correct answer
- BThalidomide
- CClofazimine
- DAspirin
Q10.Ridley-Jopling classification includes all except:
- ALepromaious leprosy
- BBorderline borderline
- CTuberculoid
- DNeuritic✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: A. Inverted Saucer appearance; Q2: B. Scrofuloderma; Q3: C. BB; Q4: A. Prednisolone; Q5: B. Lupus vulgaris; Q6: B. Lupus Vulgaris; Q7: C. Rifampicin (450 mg) + Dapsone (50 mg) + Clofazimine (150 mg) monthly and 50 mg alternate days; Q8: B. Prognosis; Q9: A. Steroid; Q10: D. Neuritic.
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